Sarcopenia as a novel biomarker for predicting TIPS outcomes in cirrhotic patients with refractory ascites: Mechanisms linking muscle loss, metabolic dysregulation, and portal hemodynamics
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Background and aim: Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is pivotal for refractory ascites in cirrhosis, yet many patients experience poor outcomes. Sarcopenia, a common muscle-wasting syndrome in cirrhosis, is ti... ...