Zohaib Ahmed, Umer Farooq, Syeda Faiza Arif, Muhammad Aziz, Umair Iqbal, Ahmad Nawaz, Wade Lee-Smith, Joyce Badal, Asif Mahmood, Abdallah Kobeissy, Ali Nawras, Mona Hassan, Sammy Saab
BACKGROUND: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is a procedure typically utilized to treat refractory ascites and variceal bleeding. However, TIPS can lead to significant complications, most commonly hepatic encephalopathy (HE). Advanced age has been described as a risk factor for HE, as the elderly population tends to have decreased cognitive reserve and increased sarcopenia. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of the available literature to summarize the association between advanced age and risk of adverse events after undergoing TIPS...
December 2022: Gastroenterology Research