A meta-analysis of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt with or without embolization for esophageal and gastric variceal bleeding in decompensated liver cirrhosis.
BACKGROUND This study aimed to evaluate whether transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) combined with embolization could further improve efficacy for patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis complicated with esophageal and gastric variceal bleeding. METHODS We searched PubMed, Web of Science, Embase,...