Can platelet count/spleen diameter ratio be used for cirrhotic children to predict esophageal varices?

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To determine the laboratory and radiologic parameters, including the platelet count (PC)-to-spleen diameter (SD) ratio as a non-invasive marker that may predict the presence of esophageal varices (EV) in children with cirrhosis.

Methods

Eighty-nine patients with cirrhosis, but without a history of variceal bleeding were prospectively included. The children were grouped into 6-12 and 12-18 years of age groups. These groups were also divided into 2 sub-groups (presence and absence of EV). All of the patients underwent a complete biochemical and radiologic evaluation. The PC (n/mm³)-to-SD (mm) ratio was calculated for each patient.

Results

Sixty-nine of 98 (70.4%) patients had EV. The presence of ascites in all age groups was significantly associated with

SUBMITTER: Sezer OB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5124718 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature