Comparison of Covered and Bare Stent in TIPS
Cirrhosis

About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Cirrhosis focused on measuring TIPS, Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Portasystemic Shunt
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- portal hypertension patients with defined indications for TIPS treatment;
- scheduled for elective TIPS; and
- aged between 18-70 years.
Exclusion Criteria:
- combined with hepatic encephalopathy before the treatment;
- combined with portal vein thrombosis;
- combined with malignant liver tumor or malignancies at the other sites; or
- combined with hemorrhage of gastrointestinal ulcer.
Sites / Locations
- Beijing Shijitan Hospital
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Other
covered stent
bare stent
Procedure/Surgery: Jugular vein puncture and catheterization. Device: RUPS-100 (COOK Company) sheath, 8 mm balloon, Pigtail catheter, 8 mm covered stents (Bard, Fluency). Drug (including placebo): No Biological/Vaccine: No Radiation: No Behavioral (e.g., Psychotherapy, Lifestyle Counseling): No Genetic (including gene transfer, stem cell and recombinant DNA): No Dietary Supplement (e.g., vitamins, minerals): No.
Surgery: Jugular vein puncture and catheterization. Device: RUPS-100 (COOK Company) sheath, 8 mm balloon, Pigtail catheter, 8 mm bare stents (EV3, protégé; Cordis, Smart). Drug (including placebo): No Biological/Vaccine: No Radiation: No Behavioral (e.g., Psychotherapy, Lifestyle Counseling): No Genetic (including gene transfer, stem cell and recombinant DNA): No Dietary Supplement (e.g., vitamins, minerals): No.