LONG-TERM FOLLOW-UP FOR PATIENTS WITH LIVER-CIRRHOSIS AFTER PARTIAL SPLENIC EMBOLIZATION

Background/Aims: Fifteen cases of Liver cirrhosis (LC) were examined t o determine whether the partial splenic embolization (PSE), done to im prove hematological disorders, could also improve Liver function for a t Least 12 months. Materials and Methods: Peripheral blood count, sero logical and coagulatory examination were retrospectively examined befo re PSE, 6 months and 12 months after PSE. Results: Hematological disor ders were improved (p<0.01) and persisted at improved levels in all ca ses. In patients in Child A or Child B classification, the levels of c holinesterase, total cholesterol and prothrombin time were also improv ed significantly after PSE (p<0.05). However, those parameters were no t improved in Child C classification. Conclusion: PSE may improve not only hematological disorders but also liver functions for at Least one year.