Abstract | BACKGROUND/AIMS: METHODOLOGY: White blood cell counts, platelet counts and spleen volume were measured prior to operation, 1 month after operation and during the post-operative period of 3-5 years. Quality of life and clinical symptoms were evaluated during the post-operative period of 3-5 years. RESULTS: White blood cell counts, platelet counts and spleen volume were improved respectively at 1 month and during the 3-5-year period after surgery, compared to those prior to operation. None of the clinical symptoms of hypersplenism were observed and the long-term performance status was satisfactory. CONCLUSIONS: We can conclude that the distal splenorenal shunt with splenopancreatic and gastric disconnection alleviated hypersplenism for post-operatively long periods.
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Authors | H Miura, S Kondo, T Shimada, H Sugiura, T Morikawa, S Okushiba, H Katoh |
Journal | Hepato-gastroenterology
(Hepatogastroenterology)
1999 Sep-Oct
Vol. 46
Issue 29
Pg. 2995-8
ISSN: 0172-6390 [Print] Greece |
PMID | 10576390
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Esophageal and Gastric Varices
(surgery)
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Hypersplenism
(surgery)
- Hypertension, Portal
(surgery)
- Liver Cirrhosis
(surgery)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Postoperative Complications
(surgery)
- Quality of Life
- Reoperation
- Splenorenal Shunt, Surgical
(methods)
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