Clinicopathological variables
ascites, OHE, cirrhosis, TIPS
ASCITES, LIVER DISEASES, CIRRHOSIS
Demographic and clinical data were collected, including age, sex, history of PHT and liver diseases. Imaging results from MRI contrast-enhanced, CT contrast-enhanced, and ultrasonography were analyzed to identify cirrhosis and ascites. TIPS perioperative tests were recorded, including complete blood count, renal function, serum electrolyte, plasma ammonia, liver function, prothrombin time, international normalized ratio and ICG-R15. The perioperative information on TIPS was recorded. In addition, the symptoms of OHE were evaluated by more than 2 experienced hepatologists according to the West-Haven criteria.