A Study Assessing Patient Outcomes After Placement of H-graft Portacaval Shunts for the Treatment of Portal Hypertension
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Portal Hypertension
- Sponsor
- University of South Florida
- Enrollment
- 66
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- The objective of this study is to evaluate the pre-operative symptoms and medical history of patients with portal hypertension who have undergone placement of H-graft portacaval shunts and correlate this with patient outcomes.
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 13 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to evaluate the pre-operative symptoms and medical history of patients with portal hypertension who have undergone placement of H-graft portacaval shunts and correlate this with patient outcomes.
Detailed Description
Research data will be collected by accessing the Tampa General Hospital medical record charts as well as the Harbourside medical charts, and extracting the necessary research data. The charts will be reviewed for the relevant medical information in order to assess outcomes in patients having H-graft shunts placed for the treatment of portal hypertension.
Investigators
Kenneth Luberice
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of South Florida
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Patients who have had H-graft shunts placed for the treatment of portal hypertension.
Exclusion Criteria
- •Patients under the age of 18 will not be included in this study.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
The objective of this study is to evaluate the pre-operative symptoms and medical history of patients with portal hypertension who have undergone placement of H-graft portacaval shunts and correlate this with patient outcomes.
Time Frame: 5 years