Research Article

Splenectomy versus Partial Splenic Embolization for Massive Splenomegaly Secondary to Hepatitis B-Related Liver Cirrhosis: A Case-Control Study

Table 3

Short-term outcomes (6 m) among the three groups.

GroupTimeHBV DNA level (log10)HBeAg positive [ (%)]ICG R15 (%)Child (A : B : C)PVT [ (%)]

Control group ()Baseline4.27 ± 0.9137/37 (100%)19.2 ± 8.454 : 11 : 00
After 6 m1.96 ± 0.8329/37 (78.4%)18.8 ± 8.955 : 10 : 00

SP group ()Baseline4.16 ± 0.8535/35 (100%)18.4 ± 9.154 : 11 : 00
Postop (6 m)1.14 ± 1.0524/35 (68.6%)14.8 ± 8.562 : 3 : 019 (29.2%)

PSE group ()Baseline4.34 ± 0.8834/34 (100%)20.3 ± 10.754 : 11 : 00
Postop (6 m)0.97 ± 1.0221/34 (61.7%)16.4 ± 9.363 : 2 : 02 (3.0%)&

is considered statistically significant compared with the baseline, is considered statistically significant compared with the control group, and is considered statistically significant compared with the SP group.