The Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Stent–Shunt Procedure for Refractory Ascites

Abstract
Previous studies have suggested that the transjugular placement of an intrahepatic stent to establish a portosystemic shunt is an effective treatment of uncomplicated ascites accompanying variceal bleeding. We studied the stent shunt for use in patients with liver cirrhosis and ascites refractory to medical treatment.