| RELATIVE | Absolute |
|---|---|
| Hepatocellular Carcinoma, especially centrally located | Primary prevention of variceal bleeding |
| Obstruction of all hepatic veins | Congestive heart failure |
| Portal vein thrombosis | Severe tricuspid regurgitation |
| Moderate pulmonary hypertension | Severe pulmonary hypertension |
| Severe coagulopathy (international normalized ration >5) | Multiple hepatic cysts |
| Thrombocytopenia of <20,000 cells/cm3 | Uncontrolled systemic infection or sepsis |
| Hepatic encephalopathy | Unrelieved biliary obstruction |
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