Most of the cirrhotic portosystemic shunts can be used for about one to five years, but exactly how long they can be used is not necessarily the case, as each person’s physical condition and the development of the disease are different, so exactly how long they can be used varies from person to person. If the cirrhosis portosystemic shunt is effectively controlled, it can usually be used for about five years, but if the symptoms of cirrhosis are more serious and not treated in time, the time it can be used will be greatly reduced, and it may be able to be used for about one year. Cirrhotic portosystemic shunt can effectively improve portal hypertension, but there are some side effects, patients may experience postoperative bleeding and unresponsiveness, and may also experience recurrent pain. Portosystemic shunt is not recommended for early cirrhosis. When cirrhosis occurs, it is important to treat it in combination with your own condition and your doctor’s judgment. In the postoperative diet should be based on light and easy to digest food, at the same time, pay attention to low protein, high vitamin diet. If you have cirrhosis and need to perform portosystemic shunt, it is recommended that you go to the hospital in time and follow the doctor’s instructions.