Title of article :
Analysis of the relationship between liver regeneration rate and blood levels
Author/Authors :
Kim, Myeong-Seong Seoul National University - Graduate School of Public Health and Institute of Health and Environment, National Cancer Center - Department of Radiology, Korea , Lee, Hae-Kag Soonchunhyang University - Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Korea , Kim, Seon-Yeong Hallym University of Graduate Studies - National Cancer Center, Center for Proton Therapy - Department of International Radiological Science, Korea , Cho, Jae-Hwan Hallym University of Graduate Studies - Department of International Radiological Science, Korea
Abstract :
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the difference of liver function changes according to the liver regeneration rate after liver transplantation through blood tests. Methods: Fifty donors, who underwent computed tomography (CT) 3D volumetry, were analyzed before and after liver transplantation. CT 3D volumetry was used as a study method to measure the mean liver regeneration volume and regeneration rate. Then, blood levels were measured including alanine transaminase (ALT), aminotransferase (AST), gamma-glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) and total bilirubin. Results: The liver regeneration rate rapidly increased from 39.13±4.91% befoone1 month and 90.31±13.09% 16 months after surgery furthermore. Blood levels rapidly increased 7 days after surgery and then decreased 16 months after surgery compared to the state before surgery. Conclusion: This study results could be used as a basis for the prognosis of future liver transplantations.
Keywords :
CT 3D Volumetry , Liver regeneration volume , Regeneration rate , Blood levels
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
