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On the other hand, we have 20 years of experience using PVSs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical efficacy and long-term outcomes of PVS implantation for the treatment of refractory ascites caused by alcoholic liver cirrhosis.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We conducted a retrospective review of 348 consecutive patients who underwent PVS placement. Survival data were compared in subgroups according to: (1) severity of liver cirrhosis; (2) occurrence of shunt occlusion; and (3) patients who had contraindications for liver transplantation (LT).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The 1-year and 5-year survival rates for the entire study population were 63% and 23%, respectively. In the shunt occlusion group, the survival rate was comparable with that of the control group: 1-year survival rate was 73%, and 5-year survival rate was 26%. In the strictly selected population where LT was contraindicated, the 1-year and 5-year survival rates were 53% and 20%, respectively.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>For a well-selected group of patients, PVS implantation is a favorable choice. 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