The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) may predict outcomes in end-stage liver disease, but its value after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) is unclear. This study explored the link between NLR and long-term outcomes in decompensated cirrhosis patients post-TIPS. We retrospectively analyzed 184 patients treated between January 2016 and December 2021, noting demographic data, lab results, and follow-up outcomes, including liver transplantation or death. Cox regression, adjusted for various factors, showed that NLR is an independent predictor of post-TIPS progression (HR 1.665; 95% CI 1.149-2.414; P = 0.007). Patients were divided into tertiles based on NLR. The medium tertile had a 3.51-fold increased risk of progression compared to the lowest (HR 3.510; 95% CI 1.104-11.153, P = 0.033), and the highest tertile had a 5.112-fold increase (HR 5.112; 95% CI 1.653-15.806, P = 0.005). This suggests that NLR is a valuable prognostic marker for long-term progression in these patients, highlighting the role of systemic inflammation.
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