Clinical Outcome Comparison between Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt and Endoscopic Treatment in Patients with Cavernous Transformation of the Portal Vein Presenting with Variceal Bleeding: A Retrospective Study
1. Abstract 1.1. Background: Cavernous transformation of the portal vein (CTPV) is often associated with portal hypertension and varicose bleeding. Endoscopic treatments (ETs) and transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) can prevent rebleeding in patients with CTPV.