Spleen removal surgery and cholesterol changes in cirrhosis
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Digestive system clinical trials.
This study looks at how removing an enlarged spleen affects cholesterol and fat levels in people with liver cirrhosis. The goal is to understand if spleen removal can improve these blood lipid levels and help patients over a 2-year period.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old
- You have been diagnosed with liver cirrhosis (confirmed by blood tests, scans, or imaging)
- You have an enlarged spleen with too many blood cells being trapped in it (hypersplenism)
- Your liver function is mild to moderate (Child-Pugh Class A or B, not severe)
- You can commit to follow-up visits for 24 months after surgery
- You are willing to sign a consent form and undergo laparoscopic (minimally invasive) spleen removal surgery
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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