Title: Portal flow diversion based on portography is superior than puncture site in the prediction
of overt hepatic encephalopathy after TIPS creation
Version: 2 Date: 19 Jun 2022
Reviewer's report:
In this retrospective  study authors  aimed to describe blood distribution under portography and
combined it with puncture site to determine portal flow diversion, and evaluate its prognostic
value in predicting post-TIPS overt HE.
Authors conclude that useful informations derive from the study  of portal flow diversion for
risk stratification and decision-making in the management of post-TIPS overt HE.
The retrospective nature of the study limits strongly results.  Please discuss.
Detailed informations about overt HE development during follow up are strongly welcome.
For example: precipitants, presence of spontaneous portosystemic shunts, patients under
prophylactic therapy. An informative table could be useful.
Title: Portal flow diversion based on portography is superior than puncture site in the prediction
of overt hepatic encephalopathy after TIPS creation
Version: 2 Date: 19 Jun 2022
Reviewer's report:
In this retrospective  study authors  aimed to describe blood distribution under portography and
combined it with puncture site to determine portal flow diversion, and evaluate its prognostic
value in predicting post-TIPS overt HE.
Authors conclude that useful informations derive from the study  of portal flow diversion for
risk stratification and decision-making in the management of post-TIPS overt HE.
The retrospective nature of the study limits strongly results.  Please discuss.
Detailed informations about overt HE development during follow up are strongly welcome.
For example: precipitants, presence of spontaneous portosystemic shunts, patients under
prophylactic therapy. An informative table could be useful.
Please review this paper.
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Title: Portal flow diversion based on portography is superior than puncture site in the prediction
of overt hepatic encephalopathy after TIPS creation
Version: 2 Date: 19 Jun 2022
Reviewer's report:
In this retrospective  study authors  aimed to describe blood distribution under portography and
combined it with puncture site to determine portal flow diversion, and evaluate its prognostic
value in predicting post-TIPS overt HE.
Authors conclude that useful informations derive from the study  of portal flow diversion for
risk stratification and decision-making in the management of post-TIPS overt HE.
The retrospective nature of the study limits strongly results.  Please discuss.
Detailed informations about overt HE development during follow up are strongly welcome.
For example: precipitants, presence of spontaneous portosystemic shunts, patients under
prophylactic therapy. An informative table could be useful.
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