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Transjugular Intrahepatic Porto-systemic Shunt (TIPS) is a procedure that reduces portal hypertension.

Which of the following statements is true?

A. “Early TIPS” within 72 hours may improve survival in high-risk patients with variceal haemorrhage

B. The use of polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)-covered stent grafts of 8 mm has shown greater risk of hepatic encephalopathy than those of 10 mm

C. TIPS is always indicated for portal thrombosis before anticoagulant therapy

D. TIPS placement is indicated only in advanced stages of liver cirrhosis (Child-Pugh C)

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