Correlation of spleen size with oesophageal varices in cirrhosis of liver
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 12
Abstract
Esophageal varies is the most dreaded complications of cirrhosis of liver responsible for high mortality and morbidity in these patients. As per current guidelines these patients need to go periodic screening with upper Gi endoscopy to detect and institute prophylactic measures if needed. However this poses a great burden on patients as well as on doctors in our setup. In this study we aim to identify any correlation between spleen size and presence of oesophageal varices in cirrhosis of liver patients. Methods: 50 patients with cirrhosis of liver with no history of Gi bleeding who were admitted in hospital from April 2018 to November 2018 were studied in this prospective observational study. Apart from history and physical examinations they were subjected to baseline investigations. Ultrasounography abdomen was used for spleen size and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy for varices. Results: Out of 50 patients studied 46 (92%) were males and varices were present in 42 (84%).A cut off value of 100 mm of spleenic diameter on ultrasonography predicts the presence of varices with positive predictive value of 93.33%, p value of 0.027, sensitivity of 66.7% and specificity of 75%. Conclusion: From our study we concluded that there is significant correlation between spleenic size and presence of oesophageal varices in cirrhosis of liver patients. This along with other non-invasive investigations can be used to avoid unnecessary GI endoscopies In cirrhosis of liver patients.
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Dr Suhail Hassan
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