ArticleDigestive diseases and sciences2016
Percutaneous Microwave Ablation in the Spleen for Treatment of Hypersplenism in Cirrhosis Patients.
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- Radiobiological effects and medical applications of non-ionizing radiation.Saudi journal of biological sciences · 2021Review
- Comparison of anesthetic effects of dexmedetomidine and tramadol, respectively, combined with propofol in percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma.Oncology letters · 2019Article
- Hand-assisted laparoscopic splenectomy is a useful surgical treatment method for patients with excessive splenomegaly: A meta-analysis.World journal of clinical cases · 2019Article
- The Effect of Splenectomy on the Reversal of Cirrhosis: a Prospective Study.Gastroenterology research and practice · 2019Article
- Analysis of feasibility, safety and effectiveness of ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation of splenic neoplasm.Oncology letters · 2018Article
- Microwave Ablation for the Treatment of Hypersplenism: Short Waves, Low Cost, Big Results.Digestive diseases and sciences · 2016Article
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Abstract
aimThe aim of this study was to estimate the feasibility and therapeutic effectiveness of percutaneous microwave ablation in the treatment of hypersplenism in cirrhosis.
methodsForty-one cirrhosis patients with hypersplenism were treated with ultrasonography-guided percutaneous microwave ablation between February 2007 and August 2011. Peripheral blood cell counts, portal vein diameter, splenic vein diameter, and blood flow of splenic vein were evaluated before and after the operation, and complications of the treatment were also investigated. All patients were followed up for 24 months.
resultsThe levels of platelets and white blood cells were increased, while the splenic vein diameter narrowed gradually after the therapy and 24 months later. Moreover, patients received percutaneous microwave ablation had much lower splenic venous flow velocity. The portal vein diameter did not change significantly 6 months after the treatment, although it narrowed gradually within 3 months after the treatment. Furthermore, no complications such as uncontrollable bleeding, splenic abscess, spleen rupture, and damage in surrounding organ happened after the therapy.
conclusionsGraded percutaneous microwave ablation, as a minimally invasive therapy, could damage the spleen, increase the levels of platelets and white blood cells, and reduce portal hypertension effectively without serious complications. Percutaneous microwave ablation is an effective, safe, and feasible method for cirrhosis patients with hypersplenism.
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