Outcomes of surgical shunts and transjugular intrahepatic portasystemic stent shunts for complicated portal hypertension

Background Transjugular intrahepatic portasystemic stent shunt (TIPSS), instead of surgical shunt, has become the standard treatment for patients with complicated portal hypertension. This study compared outcomes in patients who underwent TIPSS or surgical shunting for complicated portal hypertension. Methods This was a retrospective study of all consecutive patients who received portasystemic shunts from 1994 to 2014 at a single institution....