Table 2.
Changes in the Child–Pugh scores, Child–Pugh stages, and ascites.
| Variable | Before TIPS | One month after TIPS | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Child–Pugh stage | 0.007b | ||
| A | 7(10.3%) | 22(32.4%) | |
| B | 49(72.1%) | 37(54.4%) | |
| C | 12(17.6%) | 9(13.2%) | |
| Change of Child–Pugh stage | |||
| Down | 26(38.2%) | ||
| Unchanged | 36(53.0%) | ||
| Elevated | 6(8.8%) | ||
| Child–Pugh scores (IQR)a | 8 (7–9) | 7(6–8) | |
| Change of Child–Pugh scores | <0.001c | ||
| Down | 53(77.9%) | ||
| Unchanged | 5(7.4%) | ||
| Elevated | 10(14.7%) | ||
| Grading of ascitesa | <0.001b | ||
| 0 | 15(22.1%) | ||
| 1 | 32(47.0%) | ||
| 2 | 19(27.9%) | 16(23.5%) | |
| 3 | 49(72.1%) | 5(7.4%) | |
| Responsea | |||
| CR | 38(55.9%) | ||
| PR | 21(30.9%) | ||
| AR | 9(13.2%) |
a
IQR, interquartile range; according to the criteria of the International Ascites Club: 0, no ascites; 1, mild ascites; 2, moderate ascites; and 3, large or gross ascites; The response to TIPS: complete response (CR), no clinically detectable ascites with or without diuretics and sodium limitation; partial response (PR), clinically detectable ascites without the requirement for further paracentesis; or absent response (AR), development of large amounts of ascites after TIPS.
b
Chi-square test.
c
Paired t-test.