CT-scan Based Liver and Spleen Volume Measurement as a Prognostic Indicator for Patients with Cirrhosis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Complications of patients with liver disease generally occurs as the consequence of advanced fibrosis and portal hypertension. Non-invasive tools to predict the complications may allow for better risk-stratification and medical management in patients with cirrhosis. The goals of this study were to determine the utility of CT-scan based liver and spleen volume measurement in association with complications and outcomes in patients with cirrhosis.

Methods

Baseline demographic and clinical characteristics of 556 patients with cirrhosis who underwent CT scan of the abdomen between January 1-June 30,2009 were reviewed. Liver and spleen volume were measured using semi-automated interactive software and compared to 47 healthy controls. The association between liver and sp

SUBMITTER: Patel M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8109253 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature