TIPS in Patients With Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis

Benefits and Limitations of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts (TIPS) in Patients With Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis

This is a single center patient registry of patients receiving a transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) at Hannover Medical School. By collecting and analyzing clinical data as well as blood samples, the overall aim is to optimize TIPS therapy (e.g. specify selection criteria).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Liver cirrhosis
• Indication for TIPS insertion
• Treatment at the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Endocrinology of Hannover Medical School
• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnancy or Lactation
• Age <18 years
• Lack of Informed consent
• Symptomatic anemia with Hb <7g/dl