Status:
UNKNOWN
Microwave Ablation and Partial Splenic Embolization in the Management of Hypersplenism
Lead Sponsor:
Tanta University
Conditions:
Hypersplenism
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to compare microwave thermal coagulation and partial splenic embolization in the management of hypersplenism in patients with cirrhosis. This study will be conducted on 40 pa...
Detailed Description
Liver cirrhosis or portal hypertension is frequently associated with congestive splenomegaly resulting in hypersplenism. Hypersplenism can be defined as anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia, or a com...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Hypersplenism
Exclusion
- Patients with bad performance scale.
- Patients with hepatic encephalopathy and tense ascites.
- Patient with active esophageal variceal bleeding .
- Patients with hypocellular bone marrow (BM).
- Patients with renal failure.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
February 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02261584
Start Date
August 1 2014
End Date
February 1 2015
Last Update
October 10 2014
Active Locations (1)
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National Hepatology and Tropical Medicine Research Institute
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt