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MTE #13: Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure Patients: Why and When? (Ticketed)

Description

In this session, acute-on-chronic liver failure (ACLF) SIG members present cases of patients with severe portal hypertension and ACLF. Experts present the evidence supporting the management of acute and acute-on-chronic portal hypertension in the ACLF patient. The session concludes with a question-and-answer period with the experts and attendees. 

 

Objectives

  • Define the complications of portal hypertension in the setting of ACLF.
  • Review the indications and contraindications for TIPS in a patient with ACLF.
  • Discuss a clinical decision tree for the management of acute portal hypertension in a patient with ACLF.