scholarly journals Correction of complications portal hypertension syndrome

2018 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 127-131
Author(s):  
S Ya Ivanusa ◽  
I E Onnicev ◽  
A V Khokhlov ◽  
A V Yankovsky

The results a new approach of simultaneous correction of complications of portal hypertension with endovideosurgical method are considered. Surgeries of 4 patients, suffering from portal hypertension, were performed by laparoscopic access and included gastric devascularization with ligation and the transection of the left gastric and short gastric veins; ligation of the splenic artery; resection of the parietal peritoneum, retroperitoneal tissue, and lumbar muscles in the lumbar triangle. Average duration of one surgery was 120±22 minutes. The highest volume of blood loss was 150±35 ml. There were no intraoperative complications. The average time spent in the IC unit was 14±4,2 hours. On the day following the surgery, all patients were able to get out of the bed, walked on their own and were allowed to have liquid food. Each patient had one session of endoscopic ligation with an overlay of 5 to 8 Cook ligatures to eradicate varicose veins of the esophagus. The postoperative period of hospital treatment was 10±2,3 days, treatment responses were favorable in all patients. The total time of inpatient stay was 22±3 days. All patients underwent two sessions of reinfusion of externally modified ascitic fluid. The postoperative spiral computer tomographies and subtraction digital angiographies showed effectiveness of disconnection of vessels in the gastroesophageal system. Blood flow in the splenic artery is not detected, ultrasound shows shrinkage of spleen. The maximum follow-up after the operation was 10 months. There were no episodes of bleeding recurrence and no signs of ascites. All patients are socially adapted and able to work, and do not present any complaints during follow-up examinations.

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (8) ◽  
pp. 2111-2120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuyuki Gyoten ◽  
Shugo Mizuno ◽  
Motonori Nagata ◽  
Toru Ogura ◽  
Masanobu Usui ◽  
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2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dzidzava II ◽  
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Kotiv BN ◽  
Onnicev IE ◽  
Soldatov SA ◽  
...  

Introduction: Esophagogastric bleeding is the most formidable complication of the portal hypertension syndrome. At acute bleeding from varicose veins of the esophagus and stomach, mortality reaches 40 to 50% and is accompanied with the high risk of early hemorrhage recurrence in 30-50 % of survivors. Portosystemic shunt surgery provides for radical decompression of the portal vein system and reliably prevent hemorrhage recurrence. Purpose: To assess the possibility and efficacy of the Distal Splenorenal Anastomosis (DSRA) with a minimally invasive laparoscopic approach. Methods: The study included 28 patients with portal hypertension syndrome who underwent laparoscopic DSRA. By the Child-Pugh scale, class A was 42.9%, class B - 57.1%. The indication for surgical decompression of the portal system was the ineffectiveness of repeated sessions of endoscopic ligation with recurrence of varicose veins of the esophagus (21.5%) and/or bleeding from them (46.4%) or the presence of varicose veins of the stomach (32.1%). Results: Mean surgery time was 294±86 minutes. The maximum blood loss was 211±55 ml. The access conversion was performed in 10.7% of cases. In the postoperative period, the patients were in ICU for 1-2 days. The hospital stay and in-patients treatment duration was 9.4±2.5 days. Both in the early and in the long-term follow-up, there were no cases of gastroesophageal bleeding and shunt thrombosis. The portosystemic encephalopathy developed in 12% of cases. The surgical decompression of the portal system was featured by a decrease in the degree of esophagus varication in the long-term period. The maximum follow-up period was 46 months. Conclusion: Minimally invasive laparoscopic DSRA in patients with portal hypertension syndrome is a possible, safe and effective alternative treatment option.


Pancreatology ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. S61
Author(s):  
Kazuyuki Gyoten ◽  
Shugo Mizuno ◽  
Yusuke Iizawa ◽  
Akihiro Tanemura ◽  
Hiroyuki Kato ◽  
...  

Author(s):  
A. E. Markarov ◽  
G. V. Manukyan ◽  
R. A. Musin ◽  
E. A. Kitsenko ◽  
S. V. Apresyan ◽  
...  

Clinical case demonstrates successful treatment of a pregnant woman, who had multiple giant splenic artery aneurysms with a high risk of spontaneous rupture. Pregnancy proceeded along with hereditary thrombophilia, thrombosis and cavernous transformation of the vena cava, extrahepatic portal hypertension, esophageal and gastric varices II–III. The surgical and obstetric tactics, surgical intervention, appropriate salvage and multidisciplinary pregnancy follow-up ensured a successful Cesarean delivery at 38 weeks, saving the life of the child and mother.


2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (5) ◽  
pp. 565-572
Author(s):  
R.V. Zhezhera ◽  
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Objective. To evaluate the results of treatment of prehepatic portal hypertension (PPH) in children by method of side-to-side splenorenal bypass. Methods. A retrospective, monocentric analysis of 114 patients with prehepatic portal hypertension was carried out in the period from 2000 to 2018. The age of the patients was from 6 months up to 18 years, the average age 10,1±3,8 years (M±σ). All patients underwent side-to-side splenorenal shunt. In the postoperative period, on the 7<sup>th</sup> day, ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs with Doppler sonography (US) was performed to assess the volume of the spleen, the rate of portohepatic perfusion, the rate of blood flow along the side-to-side splenorenal shunt, as well as to assess its diameter. Control US was performed after the 1<sup>st</sup>, 3<sup>rd</sup>, 6<sup>th</sup>, 12<sup>th</sup> months; to assess the regression of esophageal and gastric varicose veins, the control esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EYD) was performed after 3<sup>rd</sup> , 6<sup>th</sup>, 12<sup>th</sup> months and then once a year. Subsequently, the control examination of the patients was carried out once a year. The follow-up was 2-18 years. Results. Out of 114 patients who underwent side - to - side splenorenal shunt, 5 (4,4%) patients had recurrent bleeding from the esophageal variceal vein at the follow-up period (2-18 years). One patient had intra-abdominal arrosive bleeding from side-to-side splenorenal shunt provoked by severe postoperative pancreatitis. The average diameter of the shunt was 12±1.9 mm. The spleen volume decreased by 39.7±10.3%. Portohepatic perfusion reduced by 39% in comparison with the indicators before surgery. The blood flow rate along the side -to-side splenorenal shunt was 2403±557.3 ml/min. in 95,4% of patients the regression of variceal vein was noted. Hypersplenism syndrome was arrested in 73.6% of children. Conclusion. Side -to- side splenorenal shunt is considered to be an effective method of portal decompression with the effectiveness inpreventingboth esophageal and gastricvariceal veins bleeding in 95,4% of patients. What this paper adds The results of treatment of the prehepatic portal hypertension by method of side-to-side splenorenal shunt have been firstly analyzed, and the effect of this variant of portosystemic shunt on portohepatic perfusion has been assessed. It has been established that this option of shunt is effective for the portal system decompression and occupies an intermediate position between selective and total variant of portosystemic shunt.


2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 589-597
Author(s):  
A. Yu. Anisimov ◽  
A. A. Anisimov ◽  
A. I. Andreev ◽  
R. A. Ibragimov ◽  
A. T. Garaev

Aim of study. Presentation of our own first clinical experience of venous reconstruction in portosystemic bypass surgery with the use of autologous vascular prostheses of the falciform ligament of the liver in the splenorenal position in a patient with portal hypertension syndrome in the outcome of liver cirrhosis of viral etiology.Material and methods. Clinical observation of a patient born in 1978 with a diagnosis of cirrhosis of the liver of viral etiology (HCV) Child-Pugh A (6). MELD 10 points. Inactive phase. Intrahepatic portal hypertension syndrome. Esophageal varices grade III according to A. G. Scherzinger, gastric varices type I (GOV1) according to Sarin. Condition after repeated recurrent esophageal-gastric bleeding. Due to the high risk of another bleeding, as a secondary prevention of esophageal-gastric bleeding, partial splenorenal anastomosis of “H” - type was performed with the use of an autologous vascular prosthesis of the falciform ligament of the liver in the splenorenal position.Results. A flap measuring 60.0x20.0 mm was cut from the falciform ligament of the patient’s liver. From the latter, after adjusting the size of the graft to the individual needs of the patient, an autologous conduit was formed. It was used as an insert in the formation of an “H” - type splenorenal anastomosis with the imposition of two end-to-side anastomoses between the splenic vein and one end of the conduit and between the left renal vein and the other end of the conduit. The patency of the anastomosis was checked using intraoperative sonography. In a satisfactory condition, the patient was discharged for outpatient follow-up treatment at the place of residence. At the moment of writing the article, the follow-up period was 8 months. The bleeding did not recur. No varicose veins were found in the esophagus and stomach during control endoscopic examinations. The patency of the splenorenal shunt was confirmed by ultrasound dopplerography.Conclusion. The first clinical experience of venous reconstruction with portosystemic bypass surgery using as a possible replacement of autologous vascular prostheses of the falciform ligament of the liver in the splenorenal position in a patient with portal hypertension syndrome in the outcome of cirrhosis of the liver of viral etiology gives hope for the possibility of further successful testing of this method of splenorenal bypass surgery to reduce the risk of bleeding from varicose veins.


Author(s):  
Mohamed S. Alwarraky ◽  
Hasan A. Elzohary ◽  
Mohamed A. Melegy ◽  
Anwar Mohamed

Abstract Background Our purpose is to compare the stent patency and clinical outcome of trans-jugular intra-hepatic porto-systemic shunt (TIPS) through the left branch portal vein (TIPS-LPV) to the standard TIPS through the right branch (TIPS-RPV). We retrospectively reviewed all patients (n = 54) with refractory portal hypertension who were subjected to TIPS-LPV at our institute (TIPS-LPV) between 2016 and 2018. These patients were matched with 56 control patients treated with the standard TIPS-RPV (TIPS-RPV). The 2 groups were compared regarding the stent patency rate, encephalopathy, and re-interventions for 1 year after the procedure. Results TIPS-LPV group showed 12 months higher patency rate (90.7% compared to 73.2%) (P < 0.005). The number of the encephalopathy attacks in the TIPS-LPV group was significantly lower than that of the TIPS-RPV group at 6 and 12 months of follow-up [P = 0.012 and 0.036, respectively]. Re-bleeding and improvement of ascites were the same in the two groups [P > 0.05]. Patients underwent TIPS-LPV needed less re-interventions and required less hospitalizations than those with TIPS-RPV [P = 0.039 and P = 0.03, respectively]. Conclusion The new TIPS approach is to extend the stent to LPV. This new TIPS-LPV approach showed the same clinical efficiency as the standard TIPS-RPV in treating variceal bleeding and ascites. However, it proved a better stent patency with lower rates of re-interventions, encephalopathy, and hospital admissions than TIPS through the right branch.


2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (02) ◽  
pp. 079-085
Author(s):  
Harriet Grout-Smith ◽  
Ozbil Dumenci ◽  
N. Paul Tait ◽  
Ali Alsafi

Abstract Objectives Sinistral portal hypertension (SPH) is caused by increased pressure on the left portal system secondary to splenic vein stenosis or occlusion and may lead to gastric varices. The definitive management of SPH is splenectomy, but this is associated with significant mortality and morbidity in the acute setting. In this systematic review, we investigated the efficacy and safety of splenic artery embolisation (SAE) in managing refractory variceal bleeding in patients with SPH. Methods A comprehensive literature search was conducted using MEDLINE and Embase databases. A qualitative analysis was chosen due to heterogeneity of the studies. Results Our search yielded 339 articles, 278 of which were unique. After initial screening, 16 articles relevant to our search remained for full text review. Of these, 7 were included in the systematic review. All 7 papers were observational, 6 were retrospective. Between them they described 29 SAE procedures to control variceal bleeding. The technical success rate was 100% and there were no cases of rebleeding during follow up. The most common complication was post-embolisation syndrome. Four major complications occurred, two resulting in death. These deaths were the only 30-day mortalities recorded and were in patients with extensive comorbidities. Conclusions Although there is a distinct lack of randomized controlled studies comparing SAE to other treatment modalities, it appears to be safe and effective in treating hemorrhage secondary to SPH.


FACE ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 273250162097932
Author(s):  
Naikhoba C. O. Munabi ◽  
Eric S. Nagengast ◽  
Gary Parker ◽  
Shaillendra A. Magdum ◽  
Mirjam Hamer ◽  
...  

Background: Large frontoencephaloceles, more common in low and middle-income countries, require complex reconstruction of cerebral herniation, elongated nose, telecanthus, and cephalic frontal bone rotation. Previously described techniques involve multiple osteotomies, often fail to address cephalad brow rotation, and have high complication rates including up to 35% mortality. This study presents a novel, modified, single-staged technique for frontoencephalocele reconstruction performed by Mercy Ships. This technique, which addresses functional and aesthetic concerns with minimal osteotomies, may help improve outcomes in low resources settings. Methods: Retrospective review was performed of patients who underwent frontoencephalocele reconstruction through Mercy Ships using the technique described. Patient data including country, age, gender, associated diagnoses, and prior interventions were reviewed. Intraoperative and post-operative complications were recorded. Results: Eight patients with frontoencephalocele (ages 4-14 years) underwent surgery with the novel technique in 4 countries. Average surgical time was 6.0 ± 0.9 hours. No intraoperative complications occurred. Post-operatively 1 patient experienced lumbar drain dislodgement requiring replacement and a second had early post-operative fall requiring reoperation for hardware replacement. In person follow-up to 2.4 months showed no additional complications. Follow-up via phone at 1 to 2 years post-op revealed all patients who be satisfied with surgical outcomes. Conclusions: Reconstruction of large frontoencephaloceles can be challenging due to the need for functional closure of the defect and craniofacial reconstruction to correct medial hypertelorism, long nose deformity, and cephalad forehead rotation. The novel surgical technique presented in this paper allows for reliable reconstruction of functional and aesthetic needs with simplified incision design, osteotomies, and bandeau manipulation.


2020 ◽  
Vol 79 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. 429.2-429
Author(s):  
L. Hu ◽  
X. Ji ◽  
F. Huang

Background:Obesity population are rising rapidly and have become a major health issue. Studies have shown that obesity is a low-grade inflammatory status characterized by increase in proinflammatory cytokines.Objectives:To examine the impact of overweight or obesity on disease activity and treatment responses to biologics in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) in a real-world setting.Methods:Body mass index (BMI) is available in 1013 patients from the Chinese Ankylosing Spondylitis Imaging Cohort (CASPIC). Differences in clinical outcomes (such as BASDAI, ASDAS, BASFI, and ASAS HI) and treatment responses to biologics (ΔBASDAI and ΔASDAS) over 3, 6, 9, and 12 months are assessed between BMI categories (normal weight BMI <24 kg/m2; overweight BMI=24-28 kg/m2; obesity BMI ≥28 kg/m2) using Kruskal-Wallis test. The association between BMI and clinical characteristics and treatment responses to biologics was determined, and multivariate median regression analyses were conducted to adjust for confounders (such as age, gender, smoke, and HLA-B27).Results:Among 1013 patients with AS, overweight accounts for 33%, while obesity for 12.4%. There were significant differences between patients who were obese or overweight and those with a normal weight regarding clinical outcomes (BASDAI: 2.90/2.56 vs 2.21; ASDAS-CRP: 2.20/1.99 vs 1.81; BASFI: 2.13/1.69 vs 1.38; ASAS HI: 6.87/5.29 vs 5.12 and BASMI: 2.35/1.76 vs 1.62; all P<0.05). After adjusting for age, gender, smoke, and HLA-B27, obesity remained associated with higher disease activity (BASDAI: β=0.55, P=0.005; ASDAS-CRP: β=0.40, P<0.001), poorer functional capacity (BASFI: β=0.58, P=0.001), worse health index (ASAS HI: β=1.92, P<0.001) and metrology index (BASMI: β=0.71, P=0.013). For TNFi users, BMI was found to be negatively correlated with changes in disease activity (ΔBASDAI and ΔASDAS) in the multivariate regression model (all P<0.05), and overweight and obese patients showed an unsatisfactory reduction in disease activity during 3-month, 6-month, 9-month, and 12-month follow-up period, compared to normal weight patients (all P<0.05).Conclusion:Overweight or obesity impacts greatly on clinical outcomes and treatment responses to biologics in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, which argues strongly for obesity management to become central to prevention and treatment strategies in patients with AS.References:[1]Maachi M, Pieroni L, Bruckert E, et al. Systemic low-grade inflammation is related to both circulating and adipose tissue TNFalpha, leptin and IL-6 levels in obese women. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord 2004;28:993–7.Figure 1.Changes of disease activity for TNFi users during 3-, 6-, 9- and 12-month follow-up according to BMI categories. a: vs. normal weight, P<0.05 in 3 months; b: vs. normal weight, P<0.05 in 6 months; c: vs. normal weight, P<0.05 in 9 months; d: vs. normal weight, P<0.05 in 12 months.Acknowledgments:We appreciate the contribution of the present or former members of the CASPIC study group.Disclosure of Interests:None declared


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