Table 3 Encephalopathy after TIPS in both studied groups
From: Stent patency and outcome of TIPS through the left versus the right portal branches
Parameter | TIPS-LPV | TIPS-RPV | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
6-month encephalopathy rate | 5/54(9.2) | 13/56 (23.2%) | < 0.05 |
12-month encephalopathy rate | 8/54 (14.8) | 19/56 (33.6) | < 0.05 |
Number of encephalopathy attacks | 13 | 33 | < 0.05 |
One attack | 8 | 19 | |
Two attacks | 4 | 12 | |
Three attacks | 1 | 2 |