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Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) versus laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) plus preoperative endoscopic varices ligation (EVL) in the treatment of recurrent variceal bleeding.
Jin Zhou
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Zhong Wu ,
Junchao Wu ,
Xin Wang ,
Yongbin Li ,
Mingjun Wang ,
Zhengguo Yang ,
Bing Peng ,
Zongguang Zhou
Aug 2013
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Abstract
The aim of the present study was to compare elective transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) and laparoscopic splenectomy (LS) plus preoperative endoscopic varices ligation (EVL) in their efficacy in preventing recurrent bleeding and improving the long-term liver function in patients with liver cirrhosis and portal hypertension.