Background: Portal Hypertension is a common complication of cirrhosis. It leads to splenomegaly which manifests with features of hypersplenism. This results in leucopenia which increases the likelihood of sepsis and p...Background: Portal Hypertension is a common complication of cirrhosis. It leads to splenomegaly which manifests with features of hypersplenism. This results in leucopenia which increases the likelihood of sepsis and prevents treatment with interferon. Thrombocytopenia increases the risk of bleeding including variceal bleeds which make the anemia worse. This study was done to determine the usefulness and safety of partial splenic artery embolization (PSAE) in portal hypertension due to cirrhosis. Methods: Patients with PSAE were identified by using International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 coding from medical records and their charts were reviewed retrospectively. 25 patients underwent splenic artery embolization at The Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi from November 2000 to December 2016. 18 patients who underwent PSAE for disabling hypersplenism caused by cirrhosis were included. Patients who were under 18 year of age, or in whom PSAE were performed for reasons other than cirrhosis and those with missing records/incomplete data were excluded (n = 7). Information was collected regarding demographic details, procedure indications, nature, technique, clinical efficacy, repeat embolization and complications along with laboratory and radiological investigations. Results: Eighteen patients of cirrhosis with a mean age of 43.47 ± 10.926 years, of which 14 were males, underwent PSAE (19 procedures). Indications were severe hypersplenism which precluded treatment with interferon and ribavirin (n = 8) and recurrent Gastro-oesophageal variceal (GOV) bleeds due to advanced Child-Pugh grade and thrombocytopenia (n = 10). Hematological parameters improved significantly following PSAE. Three out of eight patients successfully completed interferon + ribavirin treatment for hepatitis C (HCV) infection post PSAE, and GOV bleeds stopped in eight out of 10 patients. Complications included mild Left upper quadrant (LUQ) abdominal pain n = 9 (47.3%), post-embolization syndrome n = 4 (21%), and clinically insignificant pleural effusion n = 4 (21%). One patient developed spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) which was appropriately managed. One patient needed re-emobilization after 6 months. Conclusion: PSAE is a safe and effective procedure in the treatment of hypersplenism due to cirrhosis.展开更多
AIM: To prospectively evaluate the effi cacy and safety of partial splenic embolization (PSE) combined with transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization (TACE) in treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHO...AIM: To prospectively evaluate the effi cacy and safety of partial splenic embolization (PSE) combined with transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization (TACE) in treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS: Fifty patients suffering from primary HCC associated with hypersplenism caused by cirrhosis were randomly assigned to 2 groups: group A receiving PSE combined with TACE (n = 26) and group B receiving TACE alone (n = 24). Follow-up examinations included calculation of peripheral blood cells (leukcytes, platelets and red blood cells) and treatment-associated complications. RESULTS: Prior to treatment, there was no signifi cant difference in sex, age, Child-Pugh grade, tumor diameter, mass pathology type and peripheral blood cell counts between the 2 groups. After treatment, leukocyte and platelet counts were significantly higher in group A during the 3-mo follow-up period (P < 0.05), but lower in group B (P < 0.05). Severe complications occurred in 3 patients (11.5%) of group A and in 19 patients (79.2%) of group B (P < 0.05), and there was no significant difference in symptoms of post-embolization syndrome, including abdominal pain, fever, mild nausea and vomiting between the 2 groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: PSE combined with TACE is more effective and safe than TACE alone for patients with HCC associated with hypersplenism caused by cirrhosis.展开更多
目的探讨脾部分栓塞术联合肝动脉化疗栓塞术在原发性肝癌伴脾功能亢进中的临床疗效及应用价值。方法80例原发性肝癌伴脾功能亢进患者,采用简单化随机法将所有患者分为对照组和实验组,每组40例。对照组患者实施肝动脉化疗栓塞术,实验组...目的探讨脾部分栓塞术联合肝动脉化疗栓塞术在原发性肝癌伴脾功能亢进中的临床疗效及应用价值。方法80例原发性肝癌伴脾功能亢进患者,采用简单化随机法将所有患者分为对照组和实验组,每组40例。对照组患者实施肝动脉化疗栓塞术,实验组患者在对照组的基础上联合脾部分栓塞术。比较两组患者临床疗效、不良反应发生情况以及手术前后谷丙转氨酶(ALT)、总胆红素(TBIL)、白细胞计数(WBC)、血小板计数(PLT)、凝血酶原时间(PT)、活化部分凝血活酶时间(APTT)。结果实验组治疗总有效率95.0%高于对照组的77.5%,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。实验组患者术前ALT为(55.57±8.56)U/L、TBIL为(24.25±3.12)μmol/L,术后7 d ALT为(33.27±4.08)U/L、TBIL为(17.58±2.15)μmol/L;对照组患者术前ALT为(55.29±8.37)U/L、TBIL为(24.64±3.15)μmol/L,术后7 d ALT为(49.68±6.65)U/L、TBIL为(22.12±2.86)μmol/L。与术前比较,术后7 d两组患者ALT、TBIL水平均有所改善,且与对照组比较,实验组患者的ALT、TBIL水平改善效果更明显,均恢复至正常水平,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。实验组患者术前WBC为(2.48±0.26)×10^(9)/L、PLT为(64.36±10.15)×10^(9)/L,术后7 d WBC为(6.57±1.18)×10^(9)/L、PLT为(117.38±18.15)×10^(9)/L;对照组患者术前WBC为(2.39±0.18)×10^(9)/L、PLT为(64.51±10.22)×10^(9)/L,术后7dWBC为(3.68±0.53)×10^(9)/L、PLT为(83.16±12.86)×10^(9)/L。与术前比较,术后7 d两组患者的WBC、PLT水平均有所升高,且与对照组比较,实验组患者的WBC、PLT水平升高幅度更明显,均恢复至正常水平,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。实验组患者术前PT为(19.26±2.24)s、APTT为(54.35±8.12)s,术后7 d PT为(10.27±1.88)s、APTT为(31.63±4.15)s;对照组患者术前PT为(19.29±2.26)s、APTT为(54.26±8.10)s,术后7 d PT为(16.56±2.05)s、APTT为(44.32±6.86)s。与术前比较,术后7 d两组患者的PT、APTT均有所缩短,且与对照组比较,实验组患者PT、APTT缩短幅度更明显,均恢复至正常水平,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者术中、术后均未出现严重不良反应,实验组不良反应发生率7.5%低于对照组的27.5%(P<0.05)。结论肝动脉化疗栓塞术联合脾部分栓塞术能够有效改善原发性肝癌伴脾功能亢进患者的肝功能、血常规,促进患者的凝血功能恢复,且安全性良好,值得临床推广应用。展开更多
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is frequently complicated by cirrhosis,and it is not unusual for treatment options to be limited as a result of pancytopenia due to hypersplenism.Partial splenic embolization(PSE)has been ...Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is frequently complicated by cirrhosis,and it is not unusual for treatment options to be limited as a result of pancytopenia due to hypersplenism.Partial splenic embolization(PSE)has been performed for thrombocytopenia resulting from hypersplenism.However,the safety and effi cacy of concurrent transcatheter arterial chemoembolization(TACE)with PSE for HCC remain unclear.Thrombocytopenia has been improved,and treatment continued using concurrent PSE.In addition,the hepatic functional reserve could be maintained even after treatment for HCC.Concurrent TACE and PSE for HCC with thrombocytopenia can be expected to help maintain a hepatic reserve,and it may contribute to improving the prognosis of HCC.Hence,PSE could lead to an asplenic state.The appearance of Howell-Jolly bodies on a peripheral blood smear is reported useful for assessing splenic function.The appearance of Howell-Jolly bodies is associated with an increased risk for post-splenectomy sepsis/overwhelming post-splenectomy infection in patients with reduced splenic function.These bodies are frequently observed in peripheral erythrocytes after PSE,and when they are present,it is appropriate to administer the pneumococcal vaccine to prevent severe infection.The expectations for PSE combined with TACE for the treatment of HCC associated with cirrhosis are reviewed.展开更多
文摘Background: Portal Hypertension is a common complication of cirrhosis. It leads to splenomegaly which manifests with features of hypersplenism. This results in leucopenia which increases the likelihood of sepsis and prevents treatment with interferon. Thrombocytopenia increases the risk of bleeding including variceal bleeds which make the anemia worse. This study was done to determine the usefulness and safety of partial splenic artery embolization (PSAE) in portal hypertension due to cirrhosis. Methods: Patients with PSAE were identified by using International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-10 coding from medical records and their charts were reviewed retrospectively. 25 patients underwent splenic artery embolization at The Aga Khan University Hospital Karachi from November 2000 to December 2016. 18 patients who underwent PSAE for disabling hypersplenism caused by cirrhosis were included. Patients who were under 18 year of age, or in whom PSAE were performed for reasons other than cirrhosis and those with missing records/incomplete data were excluded (n = 7). Information was collected regarding demographic details, procedure indications, nature, technique, clinical efficacy, repeat embolization and complications along with laboratory and radiological investigations. Results: Eighteen patients of cirrhosis with a mean age of 43.47 ± 10.926 years, of which 14 were males, underwent PSAE (19 procedures). Indications were severe hypersplenism which precluded treatment with interferon and ribavirin (n = 8) and recurrent Gastro-oesophageal variceal (GOV) bleeds due to advanced Child-Pugh grade and thrombocytopenia (n = 10). Hematological parameters improved significantly following PSAE. Three out of eight patients successfully completed interferon + ribavirin treatment for hepatitis C (HCV) infection post PSAE, and GOV bleeds stopped in eight out of 10 patients. Complications included mild Left upper quadrant (LUQ) abdominal pain n = 9 (47.3%), post-embolization syndrome n = 4 (21%), and clinically insignificant pleural effusion n = 4 (21%). One patient developed spontaneous bacterial peritonitis (SBP) which was appropriately managed. One patient needed re-emobilization after 6 months. Conclusion: PSAE is a safe and effective procedure in the treatment of hypersplenism due to cirrhosis.
文摘AIM: To prospectively evaluate the effi cacy and safety of partial splenic embolization (PSE) combined with transcatheter hepatic arterial chemoembolization (TACE) in treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS: Fifty patients suffering from primary HCC associated with hypersplenism caused by cirrhosis were randomly assigned to 2 groups: group A receiving PSE combined with TACE (n = 26) and group B receiving TACE alone (n = 24). Follow-up examinations included calculation of peripheral blood cells (leukcytes, platelets and red blood cells) and treatment-associated complications. RESULTS: Prior to treatment, there was no signifi cant difference in sex, age, Child-Pugh grade, tumor diameter, mass pathology type and peripheral blood cell counts between the 2 groups. After treatment, leukocyte and platelet counts were significantly higher in group A during the 3-mo follow-up period (P < 0.05), but lower in group B (P < 0.05). Severe complications occurred in 3 patients (11.5%) of group A and in 19 patients (79.2%) of group B (P < 0.05), and there was no significant difference in symptoms of post-embolization syndrome, including abdominal pain, fever, mild nausea and vomiting between the 2 groups (P > 0.05). CONCLUSION: PSE combined with TACE is more effective and safe than TACE alone for patients with HCC associated with hypersplenism caused by cirrhosis.
文摘目的探讨脾部分栓塞术联合肝动脉化疗栓塞术在原发性肝癌伴脾功能亢进中的临床疗效及应用价值。方法80例原发性肝癌伴脾功能亢进患者,采用简单化随机法将所有患者分为对照组和实验组,每组40例。对照组患者实施肝动脉化疗栓塞术,实验组患者在对照组的基础上联合脾部分栓塞术。比较两组患者临床疗效、不良反应发生情况以及手术前后谷丙转氨酶(ALT)、总胆红素(TBIL)、白细胞计数(WBC)、血小板计数(PLT)、凝血酶原时间(PT)、活化部分凝血活酶时间(APTT)。结果实验组治疗总有效率95.0%高于对照组的77.5%,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。实验组患者术前ALT为(55.57±8.56)U/L、TBIL为(24.25±3.12)μmol/L,术后7 d ALT为(33.27±4.08)U/L、TBIL为(17.58±2.15)μmol/L;对照组患者术前ALT为(55.29±8.37)U/L、TBIL为(24.64±3.15)μmol/L,术后7 d ALT为(49.68±6.65)U/L、TBIL为(22.12±2.86)μmol/L。与术前比较,术后7 d两组患者ALT、TBIL水平均有所改善,且与对照组比较,实验组患者的ALT、TBIL水平改善效果更明显,均恢复至正常水平,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。实验组患者术前WBC为(2.48±0.26)×10^(9)/L、PLT为(64.36±10.15)×10^(9)/L,术后7 d WBC为(6.57±1.18)×10^(9)/L、PLT为(117.38±18.15)×10^(9)/L;对照组患者术前WBC为(2.39±0.18)×10^(9)/L、PLT为(64.51±10.22)×10^(9)/L,术后7dWBC为(3.68±0.53)×10^(9)/L、PLT为(83.16±12.86)×10^(9)/L。与术前比较,术后7 d两组患者的WBC、PLT水平均有所升高,且与对照组比较,实验组患者的WBC、PLT水平升高幅度更明显,均恢复至正常水平,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。实验组患者术前PT为(19.26±2.24)s、APTT为(54.35±8.12)s,术后7 d PT为(10.27±1.88)s、APTT为(31.63±4.15)s;对照组患者术前PT为(19.29±2.26)s、APTT为(54.26±8.10)s,术后7 d PT为(16.56±2.05)s、APTT为(44.32±6.86)s。与术前比较,术后7 d两组患者的PT、APTT均有所缩短,且与对照组比较,实验组患者PT、APTT缩短幅度更明显,均恢复至正常水平,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者术中、术后均未出现严重不良反应,实验组不良反应发生率7.5%低于对照组的27.5%(P<0.05)。结论肝动脉化疗栓塞术联合脾部分栓塞术能够有效改善原发性肝癌伴脾功能亢进患者的肝功能、血常规,促进患者的凝血功能恢复,且安全性良好,值得临床推广应用。
文摘Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is frequently complicated by cirrhosis,and it is not unusual for treatment options to be limited as a result of pancytopenia due to hypersplenism.Partial splenic embolization(PSE)has been performed for thrombocytopenia resulting from hypersplenism.However,the safety and effi cacy of concurrent transcatheter arterial chemoembolization(TACE)with PSE for HCC remain unclear.Thrombocytopenia has been improved,and treatment continued using concurrent PSE.In addition,the hepatic functional reserve could be maintained even after treatment for HCC.Concurrent TACE and PSE for HCC with thrombocytopenia can be expected to help maintain a hepatic reserve,and it may contribute to improving the prognosis of HCC.Hence,PSE could lead to an asplenic state.The appearance of Howell-Jolly bodies on a peripheral blood smear is reported useful for assessing splenic function.The appearance of Howell-Jolly bodies is associated with an increased risk for post-splenectomy sepsis/overwhelming post-splenectomy infection in patients with reduced splenic function.These bodies are frequently observed in peripheral erythrocytes after PSE,and when they are present,it is appropriate to administer the pneumococcal vaccine to prevent severe infection.The expectations for PSE combined with TACE for the treatment of HCC associated with cirrhosis are reviewed.
