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Jan 2026
Pre‐Emptive TIPS for Acute Variceal Bleeding: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Background There is evolving evidence regarding whether pre‐emptive transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (p‐TIPS) improves outcomes in patients with acute variceal bleeding. This meta‐analysis is aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of p‐TIPS compared with standard care in reducing mortality and rebleeding in...
Wan Muhammad Izhar Bin Wan Ismail, S. Chalamalasetti, Faraz Iqbal et al.
· International Journal of Hep... · 1 citation