scholarly journals Benefits of Splenectomy and Curative Treatments for Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Portal Hypertension: a Retrospective Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 23 (11) ◽  
pp. 2151-2162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Youliang Pei ◽  
Songshan Chai ◽  
Yuxin Zhang ◽  
Zhanguo Zhang ◽  
Xiaoping Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Retrospective Study

Transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt plus sequential systemic therapy for advanced hepatocellular carcinoma with tumor thrombus-related symptomatic portal hypertension: A multicenter retrospective study.

2021 ◽  
Vol 39 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e16116-e16116
Author(s):  
Zhenkang Qiu ◽  
Guobao Wang ◽  
Fujun Zhang ◽  
Jingbing Xue ◽  
Huzheng Yan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Systemic Therapy ◽  
Tumor Thrombus ◽  
Portosystemic Shunt ◽  
Advanced Hcc ◽  
Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

e16116 Background: Portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT) and symptomatic portal hypertension severely affect the survival and quality of life of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of the transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) plus sequential systemic therapy in advanced HCC patients with tumor thrombus-related symptomatic portal hypertension. Methods: This multi-center retrospective study explored 142 advanced HCC patients with PVTT and symptomatic portal hypertension who received either TIPS plus sequential systemic therapy (group A) or only symptomatic and supportive treatment (group B) for from April 2016 to January 2020. The Kaplan-Meier method and log-rank test were performed to determine the survival differences of variables. Univariable and multivariable Cox proportional hazards regression analyses were used to identify prognostic factors of overall survival (OS). We used independent factors for the nomogram to predict OS. Results: The median OS of group A was significantly better than that of group B (7.6 [95% CI: 4.6, 10.6] vs. 4.5 [95% CI: 2.7, 6.4], months, P < 0.001). Multivariable analysis also showed that PVTT degree (I/II) (Hazard ratios [HR] = 0.679; 95% CI: 0.465, 0.994; P = 0.046), variceal bleeding (HR = 1.686; 95% CI: 1.059, 2.684; P = 0.028), Child-Pugh Class A (HR = 0.450; 95% CI: 0.272, 0.746; P = 0.002), and BCLC stage C (HR = 0.434; 95% CI: 0.222, 0.850; P = 0.015) were significant predictors of OS. These five indicators were included in the nomogram model to predict survival probabilities in 6- and 12-months OS. Conclusions: TIPS plus sequential systemic therapy is safe and feasible for the treatment of advanced HCC with tumor thrombus-related symptomatic portal hypertension.

Risk Factors for Hepatic Encephalopathy after Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Portal Hypertension

2015 ◽  
Vol 24 (3) ◽  
pp. 301-307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jiannan Yao ◽  
Li Zuo ◽  
Guangyu An ◽  
Zhendong Yue ◽  
Hongwei Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Portal Hypertension ◽  
Hepatic Encephalopathy ◽  
Pressure Gradient ◽  
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt ◽  
Meld Score ◽  
Portosystemic Shunt ◽  
Portal Flow ◽  
Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt

Aims: This study aimed at assessing the risk factors for hepatic encephalopathy (HE) after transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and portal hypertension. Method: Consecutive patients (n=279) with primary HCC who underwent TIPS between January 1997 and March 2012 at a single institution were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were followed up for 2 years. Pre-TIPS, peri-TIPS and post-TIPS clinical variables were reviewed using univariate and multivariate analyses to identify risk factors for HE after TIPS. Results: The overall incidence of HE was 41% (114/279). Multivariate analysis showed an increased odds for HE in patients with: >3 treatments with transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) and/or trans-arterial embolization (TAE) (odds ratio [OR], 4.078; 95% confidence interval [95%CI], 1.748-9.515); hepatopetal portal flow (OR, 2.362; 95%CI, 1.032-5.404); high portosystemic pressure gradient (OR, 1.198; 95%CI, 1.073-1.336) and high pre-TIPS MELD score (OR, 1.693; 95%CI, 1.390-2.062). Odds for HE were increased 1.693 fold for each 1-point increase in the MELD score, and 1.198 fold for each 1-mmHg decrease in the post-TIPS portosystemic pressure gradient. Conclusion: The identification of clinical variables associated with increased odds of HE may be useful for the selection of appropriate candidates for TIPS. Results suggest that an inappropriate decrease in the portosystemic pressure gradient might be associated with HE after TIPS. In addition, >3 treatments with TACE/TAE, hepatopetal portal flow, and high MELD score were also associated with increased odds of HE after TIPS. Key words:  –  –  – .

Transjugular intrahepatic porto-systemic shunt is a risk factor for liver dysplasia but not hepatocellular carcinoma: A retrospective study of explanted livers

2015 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Patrick Borentain ◽  
Stephane Garcia ◽  
Emilie Gregoire ◽  
Vincent Vidal ◽  
Pascal Ananian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Retrospective Study

scholarly journals Use of Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound with Sonazoid for Evaluating the Radiotherapy Efficacy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 486
Author(s):  
Akihiro Funaoka ◽  
Kazushi Numata ◽  
Atsuya Takeda ◽  
Yusuke Saigusa ◽  
Yuichirou Tsurugai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Local Recurrence ◽  
Tumor Size ◽  
Size Reduction ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
Tumor Vascularity ◽  
Contrast Enhanced

Radiotherapy is one of the available curative therapies for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We investigate the use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound using Sonazoid (SCEUS) in evaluating the efficacy of radiotherapy for HCC. We enrolled 59 patients with 59 HCCs in this retrospective study. Tumor size and tumor vascularity were evaluated using SCEUS before and 1, 3, 7, 10, and 13 months after radiotherapy. The median follow-up period was 44.5 months (range: 16–82 months). Of the HCCs, 95% (56/59) had no local recurrence, while 5% (3/59) did. At 13 months after radiotherapy, in cases with no local recurrence, SCEUS showed a reduction in tumor vascularity in all cases, while tumor size reduction (>30% reduction, compared with pre-radiotherapy) was observed in 82.1% (46/56). In all three cases of local recurrence, vascularity and tumor size reduction were not observed during the follow-up period and residual HCCs were demonstrated pathologically. Compared with cases with local recurrence, tumor size reduction and reduction in tumor vascularity (p < 0.001) were significantly greater in cases with no local recurrence at 13 months after radiotherapy. SCEUS may be useful in evaluating radiotherapy efficacy for HCC.

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