Hypersplenism in cirrhosis.

Hypersplenism in cirrhosis.

Hypersplenism in Liver Cirrhosis: Is Conservative Treatment Still Best?

Role of partial splenic arterial embolization for hypersplenism in patients with liver cirrhosis and thrombocytopenia.

BACKGROUND Hypersplenism is traditionally treated by surgical splenectomy. Transcatheter ablation of splenic parenchyma is an alternative treatment modality. METHODS We evaluated the efficacy and safety of partial splenic arterial embolization in 10 patients with chronic liver disease and hypersplenism with thrombocytopenia (platelet count <80,000/microL). RESULTS At six months follow up, m...

Partial splenic artery embolization for the management of hypersplenism in cirrhosis.

Fever uncontrolled by paracetamol is a common and disturbing issue to many parents. Current evidence does not show any significant benefit from sponging which on the contrary may cause discomfort to the child [1]. Similarly, simple febrile convulsions do not require routine administration of anticonvulsants. Cough remedies in the form of variously concocted antitussives and mucolytics are no be...

Splenectomy in cirrhosis with hypersplenism: improvement in cytopenias, Child's status and institution of specific treatment for hepatitis C with success.

INTRODUCTION Hypersplenism in cirrhosis is not infrequent and may compromise with quality of life and therapy. Splenectomy is a therapeutic option, but information on results of splenectomy is scarce. MATERIAL AND METHODS Consecutive patients with cirrhosis who underwent splenectomy between 2001-2010 were included in the study. Safety, efficacy of splenectomy and subsequent influence on thera...