Clinical Trial: Assessing Outcome After H-graft Shunt Placement

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Observational

Official Title: A Study Assessing Patient Outcomes After Placement of H-graft Portacaval Shunts for the Treatment of Portal Hypertension

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 Summary: 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.
Sponsor: University of South Florida

Current Primary Outcome: 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 ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: University of South Florida

Dates:
Date Received: August 21, 2007
Date Started: July 2007
Date Completion:
Last Updated: August 14, 2012
Last Verified: August 2012