The Values of Various Treatments in Liver Cirrhosis and Other Hepatitis C, Results from Hepatic Periarterial Neurectomy
Abstract
This article evaluates various surgical treatments applied to liver cirrhosis and other hepatic diseases at Ankara University’s 2nd Surgical Clinic. The focus is on the outcomes of hepatic periarterial neurectomy in patients with early and advanced cirrhosis. Among six reported cases, two patients demonstrated significant postoperative improvement, including regression of ascites, while two advanced cases resulted in hepatic coma and death. The study also discusses the role of other surgical interventions such as splenectomy, hepatic artery ligation, and portocaval shunts. The authors emphasize the importance of early diagnosis through liver biopsy and suggest that early application of hepatic periarterial neurectomy may halt or delay the progression of cirrhosis. Findings are interpreted in the context of related literature.
Keywords
Liver cirrhosis, Periarterial neurectomy, Portal hypertension
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