Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the use of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) in the treatment of variceal bleeding?
A.	This procedure effectively creates an end-to-side portocaval shunt
B.	Procedure-related mortality is generally in excess of 20%
C.	TIPS has been used successfully as a pretransplant procedure to reduce portal pressure
D.	The placement of a TIPS is not associated with the development of encephalopathy
Answer:C
Which of the following statement(s) is/are true concerning the use of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) in the treatment of variceal bleeding?
A.	This procedure effectively creates an end-to-side portocaval shunt B.	Procedure-related mortality is generally in excess of 20% C.	TIPS has been used successfully as a pretransplant procedure to reduce portal pressure D.	The placement of a TIPS is not associated with the development of encephalopathy