HepatologyVolume 28, Issue 2 p. 416-422 Original ArticleFree Access Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt in hepatorenal syndrome: Effects on renal function and vasoactive systems Mónica Guevara, Mónica Guevara Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorPere Ginès M.D., Corresponding Author Pere Ginès M.D. Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainLiver Unit, Hospital Clínic, Villarroel, 170, 08036 Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. Fax: 34-93-451-52-72===Search for more papers by this authorJuan Carlos Bandi, Juan Carlos Bandi Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorRosa Gilabert, Rosa Gilabert Radiology Department, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorPau Sort, Pau Sort Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorWladimiro Jiménez, Wladimiro Jiménez Hormonal Laboratory, Hospital Clínic, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi-Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorJuan Carlos Garcia-Pagán, Juan Carlos Garcia-Pagán Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorJaume Bosch, Jaume Bosch Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorVicente Arroyo, Vicente Arroyo Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorJuan Rodés, Juan Rodés Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this author Mónica Guevara, Mónica Guevara Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorPere Ginès M.D., Corresponding Author Pere Ginès M.D. Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainLiver Unit, Hospital Clínic, Villarroel, 170, 08036 Barcelona, Catalunya, Spain. Fax: 34-93-451-52-72===Search for more papers by this authorJuan Carlos Bandi, Juan Carlos Bandi Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorRosa Gilabert, Rosa Gilabert Radiology Department, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorPau Sort, Pau Sort Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorWladimiro Jiménez, Wladimiro Jiménez Hormonal Laboratory, Hospital Clínic, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi-Sunyer, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorJuan Carlos Garcia-Pagán, Juan Carlos Garcia-Pagán Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorJaume Bosch, Jaume Bosch Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorVicente Arroyo, Vicente Arroyo Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this authorJuan Rodés, Juan Rodés Liver Unit and Hepatic Hemodynamic Laboratory, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Catalunya, SpainSearch for more papers by this author First published: 30 December 2003 https://doi.org/10.1002/hep.510280219Citations: 294AboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Abstract Little information exists on the effects of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPS) in the management of cirrhotic patients with hepatorenal syndrome (HRS). The current study was aimed to prospectively evaluate the effects of TIPS on renal function and vasoactive systems in patients with type I HRS. Glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (inulin clearance), renal plasma flow (RPF) (para-aminohippurate clearance), plasma renin activity (PRA), aldosterone (ALDO), norepinephrine (NE), and endothelin (ET) were determined in baseline conditions and at different time intervals after TIPS in 7 patients with type I HRS. TIPS induced a marked reduction of portal pressure gradient (PPG) (20 ± 1 to 10 ± 1 mm Hg; P < .05). Renal function improved in 6 of the 7 patients. Serum creatinine and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) decreased from 5 ± 0.8 and 109 ± 7 to 1.8 ± 0.4 mg/dL and 56 ± 11 mg/dL, respectively (P < .05 for both), and GFR and RPF increased from 9 ± 4 and 103 ± 33 to 27 ± 7 mL/min and 233 ± 40 mL/min, respectively (P < .05 for both), 30 days after TIPS. These beneficial effects on renal function were associated with a significant (P < .05) reduction of PRA (18 ± 5 to 3 ± 1 ng/mL · h), ALDO (279 ± 58 to 99 ± 56 ng/dL), and NE (1,257 ± 187 to 612 ± 197 pg/mL). ET did not change significantly (28 ± 8 to 27 ± 11 pg/mL). Mean survival was 4.7 ± 2 months (0.3-17 months). Three patients remained alive more than 3 months after TIPS insertion. In conclusion, TIPS improves renal function and reduces the activity of the renin-angiotensin and sympathetic nervous systems in cirrhotic patients with type I HRS. Nevertheless, the efficacy of TIPS in the management of these patients should be confirmed in controlled investigations. References 1 Levy M. 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