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CIRRHOSIS OF LIVER
PORTAL HYPERTENSION
HEPATIC ENCHEPALOPATHY
By:aymen haseeb
Definition of cirrhosis
Cirrhosis is derived from Greek word kirros=orange or
tawny and osis=condition
-WHO definition :a diffuse process characterized by
liver necrosis and fibrosis and conversion of normal
liver architechture into structurally abnormal
nodules that lack normal lobular organisation.
CAUSES OF LIVER CIRRHOSIS
-Infections:post hepatitic cirrhosis(B,D,C).
-Toxins:Alcohol.
-Cholestatic liver disease:PBC,PSC…
-Autoimmune diseases:autoimmune hepatitis.
• -Vascular disorders: cardiac cirrhosis,Budd-Chiari syndrome ,Veno
occlusive disease
-Metabolic and genetic :Wilson disease
• ,hemochromatosis,alpha 1- antitrypsin deficiency
-Non alcoholic steato hepatitis(NASH). Cryptogenic.
Pathology of cirrhosis
-nodularity(regenerating nodules).
• -fibrosis(deposition of dense fibrous septa)-
fragmentation of sample.
-abnormal liver architecture
• -hepatocyte
abnormalities:pleomorphism,dysplasia,hyperp
lasia
• -Gross pathology:irregular surface ,yellowish
colour,small,firm
CirrhosisNormal
Nodules surrounded
by fibrous tissue
HISTOLOGICALIMAGE OFANORMALANDACIRRHOTICLIVER
HISTOLOGICALIMAGE OFCIRRHOSIS
Fibrosis
Regenerativ
e nodule
PATHOGENESISOFLIVERFIBROSIS
Hepatocytes
Space of Disse
Sinusoidal
endothelial cell
Hepatic
stellate cell
Fenestrae
Normal Hepatic SInusoid
Retinoid
droplets
PATHOGENESISOFLIVERFIBROSIS
Alterations in Microvasculature in Cirrhosis
 Activation of stellate cells
 Collagen deposition in space of
Disse
 Constriction of sinusoids
 Defenestration of sinusoids
Compensated
cirrhosis
Decompensated
cirrhosis Death
Chronic
liver
disease
Natural History of Chronic Liver
Disease
o
c
Development
f
omplications:
 Variceal
hemorrhage
 Ascites
 Encephalopathy
 Jaundice
NATURALHISTORYOFCHRONICLIVERDISEASE
CLINICAL FEATURES
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Hepatomegaly (although liver may also be small) Jaundice
Ascites
Circulatory changes
• Spider telangiectasia, palmar erythema, cyanosis
Endocrine changes
• Loss of libido, hair loss
• Men: gynaecomastia, testicular atrophy, impotence
• Women: breast atrophy, irregular menses, amenorrhoea
Haemorrhagic tendency
• Bruises, purpura, epistaxis, menorrhagia
Portal hypertension
• Splenomegaly, collateral vessels, variceal bleeding, fetor hepaticus
Hepatic (portosystemic) encephalopathy Other features
• Pigmentation, digital clubbing
Liver
insufficiency
Variceal
hemorrhage
Complications of Cirrhosis Result from Portal
Hypertension or Liver Insufficiency
Cirrhosis
Ascites
Portal
hypertension Spontaneous
bacterial
peritonitis
Hepatorenal
syndrome
Encephalopathy
Jaundice
COMPLICATIONSOFCIRRHOSIS
Diagnosis of cirrhosis
clinical+laboratory+radiologic+liver biopsy
In Whom Should We Suspect Cirrhosis?
Any patient with chronic liver disease
• Chronic abnormal aminotransferases and/or
alkaline phosphatase
Physical exam findings
• Stigmata of chronic liver disease (muscle
wasting, vascular spiders, palmar erythema)
• Palpable left lobe of the liver
• Small liver span
• Splenomegaly
• Signs of decompensation (jaundice, ascites,
asterixis)
DIAGNOSISOFCIRRHOSIS– CLINICALFINDINGS
Laboratory
• Liver insufficiency
• Low albumin (< 3.8 g/dL)
• Prolonged prothrombin time (INR >
1.3)
• High bilirubin (> 1.5 mg/dL)
• Portal hypertension
• Low platelet count (< 175 x1000/ml)
• AST / ALT ratio > 1
In Whom Should We Suspect Cirrhosis?
DIAGNOSISOFCIRRHOSIS– LABORATORYSTUDIES
CT Scan in Cirrhosis
Liver with an irregular surface SplenomegalyCollaterals
DIAGNOSISOFCIRRHOSIS– CATSCAN
No
Yes
Diagnostic Algorithm
Patient with chronic liver disease and any of the following:
 Variceal hemorrhage
 Ascites
 Hepatic encephalopathy
Liver biopsy not
necessary for the
diagnosis of cirrhosis
Physical findings:
Enlarged left hepatic lobe
Splenomegaly
Stigmata of chronic liver
Laboratory findings:
Thrombocytopenia
Impaired hepatic synthetic
function
Radiological findings:
 Small nodular liver
 Intra-abdominal collaterals
 Ascites
 Splenomegaly
 Colloid shift to spleen and/or bone marrow
Yes No
disease
Yes No
Liver biopsy
DIAGNOSTICALGORITHM
Management of cirrhosis
-Specific treatment in some pre cirrhotic lesions:wilson disease—
Dpenicillamine,,hemochromatosis--- phlebotomy,,antiviral drugs for chronic viral hepatitis
-in established cirrhosis---treatment of complications
-screening for hepatocellular carcinoma
-liver transplantation
-maintenance of nutrition
CHILD-PUGH CLASSIFICATION OF PROGNOSIS IN
CIRRHOSIS
Score 1 2 3
Encephalopathy None Mild Marked
Bilirubin (mg/dl) <2.0 2.0-3.0 >3.0
Albumin (g/dl) >3.5 3.0-3.5 <3.0
Prothrombin time
(secondsprolonged)
<4 4-6 >6
Ascites None Mild Marked
Add the individual
scores:
<7 =Child'sA
7-9 =Child's B
>9 =Child's C
MELD SCORE
MELD = 3.8(SERUM BILIRUBIN –MG/DL)+11.2
IN INR + 9.6 IN SERUM CREATININE –
MG/DL+ 6.4
PORTAL HYPERTENSION
Definition:it is an increase in portal venous pressure.
-normal portal pressure:5-10mmHg.
-portal hypertension;>12mmHg
-normal portal blood flow:1-1.5L/minute
-- increased resistance to portal blood flow
• +hyperdynamic circulation-----formation of porto systemic
collaterals that diver blood to systemic circulation bypassing the
liver
Mechanisms of Portal Hypertension
Pressure (P) results from the interaction
of resistance (R) and flow (F):
P = R x F
Portal hypertension can result from:
• increase in resistance to portal flow and/or
• increase in portal venous inflow
MECHANISMSOFPORTALHYPERTENSION
Normal Liver
Hepatic
vein
Sinusoid
Portal
vein
Liver
Splenic
vein
Coronary
vein
THENORMALLIVEROFFERSALMOSTNORESISTANCETOFLOW
Portal
systemic
collaterals
Distorted
sinusoidal
architecture
leads to
increased
resistance
Portal
vein
Cirrhotic Liver
Splenomegaly
ARCHITECTURALLIVERDISRUPTIONISTHEMAIN MECHANISMTHATLEADSTOANINCREASEDINTRAHEPATICRESISTANCE
ANINCREASEIN PORTALVENOUSINFLOWSUSTAINSPORTALHYPERTENSION
Mesenteric
veins
 Flow
Splanchnic
vasodilatation
Distorted
sinusoidal
architechure
Portal
vein
An Increase in Portal Venous Inflow Sustains
Portal Hypertension 20
CAUSES
CAUSES OF PORTAL HYPERTENSION
ACCORDING TO SITE OF
ABNORMALITY
• Budd-Chiari syndromeExtrahepatic post-sinusoidal
• Veno-occlusive diseaseIntrahepatic post-sinusoidal
• CirrhosisSinusoidal
•
•
•
Cystic liver disease
Partial nodular transformation of the liver Metastatic malignant disease
Intrahepatic pre-sinusoidal
• Schistosomiasis
• Sarcoidosis
• Congenital hepatic fibrosis
• Vinyl chloride
• Drugs
Extrahepatic pre-sinusoidal
• Portal vein thrombosis due to sepsis* (umbilical, portal pyaemia) or procoagulopathy (thrombotic diseases,
oral contraceptives, pregnancy), or secondary to cirrhosis
•
•
•
•
Abdominal trauma, including surgery Malignant
disease of pancreas or liver Pancreatitis
Congenital
Clinical complications of PHT
VARICES:esophageal,gastric,anorectal,retroperit oneal.
-portal hypertensive gastropathy and colopathy.
-caput medusae
-ascites
-congestive splenomegaly
-hepatic encephalopathy
Small varices Large varicesNo varices
7-8%/year 7-8%/year
Varices Increase in Diameter Progressively
Merli et al. J Hepatol 2003;38:266
VARICESINCREASEIN DIAMETERPROGRESSIVELY
Predictors of hemorrhage:
• Variceal size
• Red signs
• Child B/C
Variceal hemorrhage Varix with red signs
PROGNOSTICINDICATORSOFFIRSTVARICEALHEMORRHAGE
Treatment of portal hypertension
-treatment of complications:variceal
bleeding,,,ascites…
-endoscopic procedures:sclerotherapy +band
ligation+prophylactic propranolol
Treatment of Acute Variceal Hemorrhage
General Management:
• Iv acess and fluid resuscitation
• Do not overtransfuse (hemoglobin ~ 8 g/dL)
• Antibiotic prophylaxis
Specific therapy:
• Pharmacological therapy: terlipressin,
somatostatin and analogues, vasopressin +
nitroglycerin
• Endoscopic therapy: ligation, sclerotherapy
• Shunt therapy: TIPS, surgical shunt
TREATMENTOFACUTEVARICEALHEMORRHAGE
Endoscopic Variceal Band
Ligation
Bleeding controlled in 90%
Rebleeding rate 30%
Compared with sclerotherapy:
• Less rebleeding
• Lower mortality
• Fewer complications
• Fewer treatment sessions
ENDOSCOPICVARICEALBANDLIGATION
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic
Shunt
Portal vein
Splenic
vein
Superior mesenteric
vein
Hepatic
vein
TIPS
THETRANSJUGULARINTRAHEPATICPORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNT
Management of Uncomplicated
Ascites
Definition:
in
Ascites responsive to diuretics the
absence of infection and renal
dysfunction
Sodium restriction
• Effective in 10-20% of cases
• Predictors of response: mild or moderate ascites,
Urine Na excretion > 50 mEq/day
Diuretics
• Should be spironolactone-based
• A progressive schedule (spironolactone à
furosemide) requires fewer dose adjustments than a
combined therapy (spironolactone + furosemide)
MANAGEMENTOFUNCOMPLICATEDASCITES
Diuretic Therapy
Dosage
• Spironolactone 100-400 mg/day
• Furosemide (40-160 mg/d) for inadequate weight loss or if hyperkalemia
develops
Increase diuretics if weight loss <1 kg in the first week and < 2
kg/week thereafter
Decrease diuretics if weight loss >0.5 kg/day in patients without
edema and >1 kg/day in those with edema
Side effects
• Renal dysfunction, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, encephalopathy, gynecomastia
Management of Uncomplicated Ascites
MANAGEMENTOFUNCOMPLICATEDASCITES:DIURETICTHERAPY
Early Diagnosis of SBP
Diagnostic paracentesis:
• If symptoms / signs of SBP occur
• Unexplained encephalopathy and / or renal
dysfunction
• At any hospital admission
Diagnosis based on ascitic fluid
PMN count >250/mm3
Rimola et al., J Hepatol 2000; 32:142
EARLYDIAGNOSISOFSPONTANEOUSBACTERIALPERITONITIS(SBP)
Treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial
Peritonitis
Recommended antibiotics for initial empiric therapy
• i.v. cefotaxime, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid
• oral nofloxacin (uncomplicated SBP)
• avoid aminoglycosides
Minimum duration: 5 days
Re-evaluation if ascitic fluid PMN count has not
decreased by at least 25% after 2 days of treatment
Rimola et al., J Hepatol 2000; 32:142
TREATMENTOFSPONTANEOUSBACTERIALPERITONITIS(SBP)
HEPATICENCEPHALOPATHY
Hepatic
Encephalopathy 60
Type C Hepatic Encephalopathy is
the Encephalopathy of Cirrhosis
Neuropsychiatric complication of cirrhosis
Results from spontaneous or surgical / radiological
portal-systemic shunt + chronic liver failure
Failure to metabolize neurotoxic substances
Alterations of astrocyte morphology and function
(Alzheimer type II astrocytosis)
TYPECHEPATICENCEPHALOPATHYISTHEENCEPHALOPATHYOFCIRRHOSIS
Stage Mental state
1 Mild confusion: limited attention
Neurologic signs
Incoordination,
tremor,
impaired handwritingspan, irritability, inverted sleep
pattern
2 Drowsiness, personality changes, Asterixis, ataxia,
dysarthria
intermittent disorientation
3 Somnolent, gross disorientation,
marked confusion, slurred speech
Hyperreflexia,
muscle
rigidity, Babinski
sign
No response to4 Coma
pain,
Stages of Hepatic Encephalopathy
STAGESOFHEPATICENCEPHALOPATHY
STAGESOFHEPATICENCEPHALOPATHY
Confusion
Drowsiness
Somnolence
1 2 3
Coma
4
Stage
Stages of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatic Encephalopathy Is A Clinical
Diagnosis
Clinical findings and history important
Ammonia levels are unreliable
Ammonia has poor correlation with diagnosis
Measurement of ammonia not necessary
Number connection test
Slow dominant rhythm on EEG
HEPATICENCEPHALOPATHYISACLINICALDIAGNOSIS
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Precipitants
GI bleedingExcess protein
Sedatives /
hypnotics
TIPS
Diuretics
Serum K+
Plasma volume
Azotemia
Temp
Infections
HEPATICENCEPHALOPATHYPRECIPITANTS
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Pathogenesis
Bacterial action
Protein load
Failure to
metabolize
NH3
NH3
Shunting
GABA-BD
receptors
Toxins
PATHOPHYSIOLOGYOFHEPATICENCEPHALOPATHY
Asterixi
s
ASTERIXISISTHEHALLMARKIN THEDIAGNOSISOFHEPATICENCEPHALOPATHY
2
3
4
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15 16
17
18
19 20
21
22
23
24
5 Begin
1
End
25
Number Connection Test
(TNimCeTto)
complete
Sample handwriting
Draw a star
NUMBERCONNECTIONTEST
70
Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy
Identify and treat precipitating factor
• Infection
• GI hemorrhage
• Prerenal azotemia
• Sedatives
• Constipation
Lactulose (adjust to 2-3 bowel
movements/day)
Protein restriction, short-term (if at all)
TREATMENTOFHEPATICENCEPHALOPATHY
Actions of
Lactulose
Lactic acid
Lactulose
Urease-producing
bacteria
Increase
cathartic effect
NH3
NH3
Decreased pH
NH4
+
ACTIONSOFLACTULOSE
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Treatment: Summary
Decrease
ammonia
production in gut:
 Lactulose
 Antibiotics
 Adjustment in
dietary protein
Increase ammonia
fixation in liver:
 Ornithine aspartate
 Benzoate
Shunt
occlusion or
reduction
HEPATICENCEPHALOPATHY– TREATMENTSUMMARY
Flumazeni
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Cirrhosis of liver

  • 1. CIRRHOSIS OF LIVER PORTAL HYPERTENSION HEPATIC ENCHEPALOPATHY By:aymen haseeb
  • 2. Definition of cirrhosis Cirrhosis is derived from Greek word kirros=orange or tawny and osis=condition -WHO definition :a diffuse process characterized by liver necrosis and fibrosis and conversion of normal liver architechture into structurally abnormal nodules that lack normal lobular organisation.
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  • 4. CAUSES OF LIVER CIRRHOSIS -Infections:post hepatitic cirrhosis(B,D,C). -Toxins:Alcohol. -Cholestatic liver disease:PBC,PSC… -Autoimmune diseases:autoimmune hepatitis. • -Vascular disorders: cardiac cirrhosis,Budd-Chiari syndrome ,Veno occlusive disease -Metabolic and genetic :Wilson disease • ,hemochromatosis,alpha 1- antitrypsin deficiency -Non alcoholic steato hepatitis(NASH). Cryptogenic.
  • 5. Pathology of cirrhosis -nodularity(regenerating nodules). • -fibrosis(deposition of dense fibrous septa)- fragmentation of sample. -abnormal liver architecture • -hepatocyte abnormalities:pleomorphism,dysplasia,hyperp lasia • -Gross pathology:irregular surface ,yellowish colour,small,firm
  • 6. CirrhosisNormal Nodules surrounded by fibrous tissue HISTOLOGICALIMAGE OFANORMALANDACIRRHOTICLIVER
  • 8. PATHOGENESISOFLIVERFIBROSIS Hepatocytes Space of Disse Sinusoidal endothelial cell Hepatic stellate cell Fenestrae Normal Hepatic SInusoid Retinoid droplets
  • 9. PATHOGENESISOFLIVERFIBROSIS Alterations in Microvasculature in Cirrhosis  Activation of stellate cells  Collagen deposition in space of Disse  Constriction of sinusoids  Defenestration of sinusoids
  • 10. Compensated cirrhosis Decompensated cirrhosis Death Chronic liver disease Natural History of Chronic Liver Disease o c Development f omplications:  Variceal hemorrhage  Ascites  Encephalopathy  Jaundice NATURALHISTORYOFCHRONICLIVERDISEASE
  • 11. CLINICAL FEATURES • • • • • • • • • Hepatomegaly (although liver may also be small) Jaundice Ascites Circulatory changes • Spider telangiectasia, palmar erythema, cyanosis Endocrine changes • Loss of libido, hair loss • Men: gynaecomastia, testicular atrophy, impotence • Women: breast atrophy, irregular menses, amenorrhoea Haemorrhagic tendency • Bruises, purpura, epistaxis, menorrhagia Portal hypertension • Splenomegaly, collateral vessels, variceal bleeding, fetor hepaticus Hepatic (portosystemic) encephalopathy Other features • Pigmentation, digital clubbing
  • 12. Liver insufficiency Variceal hemorrhage Complications of Cirrhosis Result from Portal Hypertension or Liver Insufficiency Cirrhosis Ascites Portal hypertension Spontaneous bacterial peritonitis Hepatorenal syndrome Encephalopathy Jaundice COMPLICATIONSOFCIRRHOSIS
  • 14. In Whom Should We Suspect Cirrhosis? Any patient with chronic liver disease • Chronic abnormal aminotransferases and/or alkaline phosphatase Physical exam findings • Stigmata of chronic liver disease (muscle wasting, vascular spiders, palmar erythema) • Palpable left lobe of the liver • Small liver span • Splenomegaly • Signs of decompensation (jaundice, ascites, asterixis) DIAGNOSISOFCIRRHOSIS– CLINICALFINDINGS
  • 15. Laboratory • Liver insufficiency • Low albumin (< 3.8 g/dL) • Prolonged prothrombin time (INR > 1.3) • High bilirubin (> 1.5 mg/dL) • Portal hypertension • Low platelet count (< 175 x1000/ml) • AST / ALT ratio > 1 In Whom Should We Suspect Cirrhosis? DIAGNOSISOFCIRRHOSIS– LABORATORYSTUDIES
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  • 17. CT Scan in Cirrhosis Liver with an irregular surface SplenomegalyCollaterals DIAGNOSISOFCIRRHOSIS– CATSCAN
  • 18. No Yes Diagnostic Algorithm Patient with chronic liver disease and any of the following:  Variceal hemorrhage  Ascites  Hepatic encephalopathy Liver biopsy not necessary for the diagnosis of cirrhosis Physical findings: Enlarged left hepatic lobe Splenomegaly Stigmata of chronic liver Laboratory findings: Thrombocytopenia Impaired hepatic synthetic function Radiological findings:  Small nodular liver  Intra-abdominal collaterals  Ascites  Splenomegaly  Colloid shift to spleen and/or bone marrow Yes No disease Yes No Liver biopsy DIAGNOSTICALGORITHM
  • 19. Management of cirrhosis -Specific treatment in some pre cirrhotic lesions:wilson disease— Dpenicillamine,,hemochromatosis--- phlebotomy,,antiviral drugs for chronic viral hepatitis -in established cirrhosis---treatment of complications -screening for hepatocellular carcinoma -liver transplantation -maintenance of nutrition
  • 20. CHILD-PUGH CLASSIFICATION OF PROGNOSIS IN CIRRHOSIS Score 1 2 3 Encephalopathy None Mild Marked Bilirubin (mg/dl) <2.0 2.0-3.0 >3.0 Albumin (g/dl) >3.5 3.0-3.5 <3.0 Prothrombin time (secondsprolonged) <4 4-6 >6 Ascites None Mild Marked Add the individual scores: <7 =Child'sA 7-9 =Child's B >9 =Child's C
  • 21. MELD SCORE MELD = 3.8(SERUM BILIRUBIN –MG/DL)+11.2 IN INR + 9.6 IN SERUM CREATININE – MG/DL+ 6.4
  • 22. PORTAL HYPERTENSION Definition:it is an increase in portal venous pressure. -normal portal pressure:5-10mmHg. -portal hypertension;>12mmHg -normal portal blood flow:1-1.5L/minute -- increased resistance to portal blood flow • +hyperdynamic circulation-----formation of porto systemic collaterals that diver blood to systemic circulation bypassing the liver
  • 23. Mechanisms of Portal Hypertension Pressure (P) results from the interaction of resistance (R) and flow (F): P = R x F Portal hypertension can result from: • increase in resistance to portal flow and/or • increase in portal venous inflow MECHANISMSOFPORTALHYPERTENSION
  • 27. CAUSES CAUSES OF PORTAL HYPERTENSION ACCORDING TO SITE OF ABNORMALITY • Budd-Chiari syndromeExtrahepatic post-sinusoidal • Veno-occlusive diseaseIntrahepatic post-sinusoidal • CirrhosisSinusoidal • • • Cystic liver disease Partial nodular transformation of the liver Metastatic malignant disease Intrahepatic pre-sinusoidal • Schistosomiasis • Sarcoidosis • Congenital hepatic fibrosis • Vinyl chloride • Drugs Extrahepatic pre-sinusoidal • Portal vein thrombosis due to sepsis* (umbilical, portal pyaemia) or procoagulopathy (thrombotic diseases, oral contraceptives, pregnancy), or secondary to cirrhosis • • • • Abdominal trauma, including surgery Malignant disease of pancreas or liver Pancreatitis Congenital
  • 28. Clinical complications of PHT VARICES:esophageal,gastric,anorectal,retroperit oneal. -portal hypertensive gastropathy and colopathy. -caput medusae -ascites -congestive splenomegaly -hepatic encephalopathy
  • 29. Small varices Large varicesNo varices 7-8%/year 7-8%/year Varices Increase in Diameter Progressively Merli et al. J Hepatol 2003;38:266 VARICESINCREASEIN DIAMETERPROGRESSIVELY
  • 30. Predictors of hemorrhage: • Variceal size • Red signs • Child B/C Variceal hemorrhage Varix with red signs PROGNOSTICINDICATORSOFFIRSTVARICEALHEMORRHAGE
  • 31. Treatment of portal hypertension -treatment of complications:variceal bleeding,,,ascites… -endoscopic procedures:sclerotherapy +band ligation+prophylactic propranolol
  • 32. Treatment of Acute Variceal Hemorrhage General Management: • Iv acess and fluid resuscitation • Do not overtransfuse (hemoglobin ~ 8 g/dL) • Antibiotic prophylaxis Specific therapy: • Pharmacological therapy: terlipressin, somatostatin and analogues, vasopressin + nitroglycerin • Endoscopic therapy: ligation, sclerotherapy • Shunt therapy: TIPS, surgical shunt TREATMENTOFACUTEVARICEALHEMORRHAGE
  • 33. Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation Bleeding controlled in 90% Rebleeding rate 30% Compared with sclerotherapy: • Less rebleeding • Lower mortality • Fewer complications • Fewer treatment sessions ENDOSCOPICVARICEALBANDLIGATION
  • 34. Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Portal vein Splenic vein Superior mesenteric vein Hepatic vein TIPS THETRANSJUGULARINTRAHEPATICPORTOSYSTEMIC SHUNT
  • 35. Management of Uncomplicated Ascites Definition: in Ascites responsive to diuretics the absence of infection and renal dysfunction Sodium restriction • Effective in 10-20% of cases • Predictors of response: mild or moderate ascites, Urine Na excretion > 50 mEq/day Diuretics • Should be spironolactone-based • A progressive schedule (spironolactone à furosemide) requires fewer dose adjustments than a combined therapy (spironolactone + furosemide) MANAGEMENTOFUNCOMPLICATEDASCITES
  • 36. Diuretic Therapy Dosage • Spironolactone 100-400 mg/day • Furosemide (40-160 mg/d) for inadequate weight loss or if hyperkalemia develops Increase diuretics if weight loss <1 kg in the first week and < 2 kg/week thereafter Decrease diuretics if weight loss >0.5 kg/day in patients without edema and >1 kg/day in those with edema Side effects • Renal dysfunction, hyponatremia, hyperkalemia, encephalopathy, gynecomastia Management of Uncomplicated Ascites MANAGEMENTOFUNCOMPLICATEDASCITES:DIURETICTHERAPY
  • 37. Early Diagnosis of SBP Diagnostic paracentesis: • If symptoms / signs of SBP occur • Unexplained encephalopathy and / or renal dysfunction • At any hospital admission Diagnosis based on ascitic fluid PMN count >250/mm3 Rimola et al., J Hepatol 2000; 32:142 EARLYDIAGNOSISOFSPONTANEOUSBACTERIALPERITONITIS(SBP)
  • 38. Treatment of Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis Recommended antibiotics for initial empiric therapy • i.v. cefotaxime, amoxicillin-clavulanic acid • oral nofloxacin (uncomplicated SBP) • avoid aminoglycosides Minimum duration: 5 days Re-evaluation if ascitic fluid PMN count has not decreased by at least 25% after 2 days of treatment Rimola et al., J Hepatol 2000; 32:142 TREATMENTOFSPONTANEOUSBACTERIALPERITONITIS(SBP)
  • 40. Type C Hepatic Encephalopathy is the Encephalopathy of Cirrhosis Neuropsychiatric complication of cirrhosis Results from spontaneous or surgical / radiological portal-systemic shunt + chronic liver failure Failure to metabolize neurotoxic substances Alterations of astrocyte morphology and function (Alzheimer type II astrocytosis) TYPECHEPATICENCEPHALOPATHYISTHEENCEPHALOPATHYOFCIRRHOSIS
  • 41. Stage Mental state 1 Mild confusion: limited attention Neurologic signs Incoordination, tremor, impaired handwritingspan, irritability, inverted sleep pattern 2 Drowsiness, personality changes, Asterixis, ataxia, dysarthria intermittent disorientation 3 Somnolent, gross disorientation, marked confusion, slurred speech Hyperreflexia, muscle rigidity, Babinski sign No response to4 Coma pain, Stages of Hepatic Encephalopathy STAGESOFHEPATICENCEPHALOPATHY
  • 43. Hepatic Encephalopathy Is A Clinical Diagnosis Clinical findings and history important Ammonia levels are unreliable Ammonia has poor correlation with diagnosis Measurement of ammonia not necessary Number connection test Slow dominant rhythm on EEG HEPATICENCEPHALOPATHYISACLINICALDIAGNOSIS
  • 44. Hepatic Encephalopathy Precipitants GI bleedingExcess protein Sedatives / hypnotics TIPS Diuretics Serum K+ Plasma volume Azotemia Temp Infections HEPATICENCEPHALOPATHYPRECIPITANTS
  • 45. Hepatic Encephalopathy Pathogenesis Bacterial action Protein load Failure to metabolize NH3 NH3 Shunting GABA-BD receptors Toxins PATHOPHYSIOLOGYOFHEPATICENCEPHALOPATHY
  • 47. 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 5 Begin 1 End 25 Number Connection Test (TNimCeTto) complete Sample handwriting Draw a star NUMBERCONNECTIONTEST 70
  • 48. Treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy Identify and treat precipitating factor • Infection • GI hemorrhage • Prerenal azotemia • Sedatives • Constipation Lactulose (adjust to 2-3 bowel movements/day) Protein restriction, short-term (if at all) TREATMENTOFHEPATICENCEPHALOPATHY
  • 50. Hepatic Encephalopathy Treatment: Summary Decrease ammonia production in gut:  Lactulose  Antibiotics  Adjustment in dietary protein Increase ammonia fixation in liver:  Ornithine aspartate  Benzoate Shunt occlusion or reduction HEPATICENCEPHALOPATHY– TREATMENTSUMMARY Flumazeni l