Repeated Autologous Bone Marrow Transfusion through Portal Vein for Treating Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis after Splenectomy

Objective. This study is aimed at examining the impact of repeated intraportal autologous bone marrow transfusion (ABMT) in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis after splenectomy. Methods. A total of 25 patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis undergoing splenectomy were divided into ABMT...

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Main Authors: Weiwei Zhang, Mujian Teng, Baochi Liu, Qiling Liu, Xin Liu, Yanhui Si, Lei Li
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Published: Wiley 2018-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4136082
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author Weiwei Zhang
Mujian Teng
Baochi Liu
Qiling Liu
Xin Liu
Yanhui Si
Lei Li
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Mujian Teng
Baochi Liu
Qiling Liu
Xin Liu
Yanhui Si
Lei Li
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description Objective. This study is aimed at examining the impact of repeated intraportal autologous bone marrow transfusion (ABMT) in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis after splenectomy. Methods. A total of 25 patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis undergoing splenectomy were divided into ABMT and control groups. The portal vein was cannulated intraoperatively using Celsite Implantofix through the right gastroomental vein. Both groups were given a routine medical treatment. Then, 18 mL of autologous bone marrow was transfused through the port in the patients of the ABMT group 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after laminectomy, while nothing was given to the control group. All patients were monitored for adverse events. Liver function tests, including serum albumin (ALB), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), total bilirubin (TB), prothrombin activity (PTA), cholinesterase (CHE), α-fetoprotein (AFP), and liver stiffness measurement (LSM), were conducted before surgery and 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. Results. Significant improvements in ALB, ALT, and CHE levels and decreased LSM were observed in the ABMT group compared with those in the control group (P<0.05). TB and PTA improved in both groups but with no significant differences between the groups. No significant changes were observed in AFP in the control group, but it decreased in the ABMT group. No major adverse effects were noted during the follow-up period in the patients of either group. Conclusions. Repeated intraportal ABMT was clinically safe, and liver function of patients significantly improved. Therefore, this therapy has the potential to treat patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis after splenectomy. This trial was registered with the identification number of ChiCTR-ONC-17012592.
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spelling doaj-art-f642d898ab0c4665a14446f701e9f5962025-02-03T05:51:27ZengWileyGastroenterology Research and Practice1687-61211687-630X2018-01-01201810.1155/2018/41360824136082Repeated Autologous Bone Marrow Transfusion through Portal Vein for Treating Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis after SplenectomyWeiwei Zhang0Mujian Teng1Baochi Liu2Qiling Liu3Xin Liu4Yanhui Si5Lei Li6Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Qianfoshan Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, ChinaDepartment of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Qianfoshan Hospital Affiliated to Shandong University, Jinan, ChinaDepartment of General Surgery, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of General Surgery, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of General Surgery, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of General Surgery, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, ChinaDepartment of General Surgery, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai, ChinaObjective. This study is aimed at examining the impact of repeated intraportal autologous bone marrow transfusion (ABMT) in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis after splenectomy. Methods. A total of 25 patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis undergoing splenectomy were divided into ABMT and control groups. The portal vein was cannulated intraoperatively using Celsite Implantofix through the right gastroomental vein. Both groups were given a routine medical treatment. Then, 18 mL of autologous bone marrow was transfused through the port in the patients of the ABMT group 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after laminectomy, while nothing was given to the control group. All patients were monitored for adverse events. Liver function tests, including serum albumin (ALB), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), total bilirubin (TB), prothrombin activity (PTA), cholinesterase (CHE), α-fetoprotein (AFP), and liver stiffness measurement (LSM), were conducted before surgery and 1, 3, and 6 months after surgery. Results. Significant improvements in ALB, ALT, and CHE levels and decreased LSM were observed in the ABMT group compared with those in the control group (P<0.05). TB and PTA improved in both groups but with no significant differences between the groups. No significant changes were observed in AFP in the control group, but it decreased in the ABMT group. No major adverse effects were noted during the follow-up period in the patients of either group. Conclusions. Repeated intraportal ABMT was clinically safe, and liver function of patients significantly improved. Therefore, this therapy has the potential to treat patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis after splenectomy. This trial was registered with the identification number of ChiCTR-ONC-17012592.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4136082
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Mujian Teng
Baochi Liu
Qiling Liu
Xin Liu
Yanhui Si
Lei Li
Repeated Autologous Bone Marrow Transfusion through Portal Vein for Treating Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis after Splenectomy
Gastroenterology Research and Practice
title Repeated Autologous Bone Marrow Transfusion through Portal Vein for Treating Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis after Splenectomy
title_full Repeated Autologous Bone Marrow Transfusion through Portal Vein for Treating Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis after Splenectomy
title_fullStr Repeated Autologous Bone Marrow Transfusion through Portal Vein for Treating Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis after Splenectomy
title_full_unstemmed Repeated Autologous Bone Marrow Transfusion through Portal Vein for Treating Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis after Splenectomy
title_short Repeated Autologous Bone Marrow Transfusion through Portal Vein for Treating Decompensated Liver Cirrhosis after Splenectomy
title_sort repeated autologous bone marrow transfusion through portal vein for treating decompensated liver cirrhosis after splenectomy
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4136082
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