Patient characteristics (mean (SEM) or number)
| Enteral (n=8) | Parenteral (n=8) | |
| Age (years) | 40.0 (2.4) | 48.9 (3.1) |
| Weight (kg) | 83.0 (4.9) | 76.0 (2.0) |
| Height (cm) | 182 (2) | 176 (2) |
| Aetiology of cirrhosis (ALD/PBC) | 8/0 | 7/1 |
| Child-Pugh score | 6.25 (0.52) | 6.75 (0.68) |
| Classification (A/B/C) | 5/3/0 | 4/3/1 |
| Portocaval pressure gradient | ||
| Pre-TIPS (mm Hg) | 23.2 (0.9) | 27.3 (1.2) |
| Post-TIPS (mm Hg) | 13.8 (1.4) | 14.0 (2.0) |
ALD, alcoholic liver disease, PBC, primary biliary cirrhosis.
No significant differences between groups.