Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research ›› 2013, Vol. 17 ›› Issue (52): 8967-8973.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.2095-4344.2013.52.005

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Peri-operative treatment for total hip replacement in patients with hepatic cirrhosis

Xu Jie1, Huang Jing2, Ma Ruo-fan1, Li Deng1, Cai Zhi-qing1, Li Liang-ping1   

  1. 1Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou  510120, Guangdong Province, China; 2Department of Infection, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangzhou  510080, Guangdong Province, China
  • Revised:2013-09-14 Online:2013-12-24 Published:2013-12-24
  • Contact: Huang Jing, Master, Associate chief physician, Department of Infection, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangdong General Hospital, Guangzhou 510080, Guangdong Province, China
  • About author:Xu Jie☆, Ph.D., Associate professor, Associate chief physician, Department of Orthopedics, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, Guangdong Province, China lplllpfe@163.com

Abstract:

BACKGROUND: Hepatic cirrhosis may adversely affect the outcome of major orthopedic surgery, such as total hip arthroplasty. Peri-operative treatment is the challenge for all orthopedic surgeons.
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the safety and feasibility of hip replacement surgeries in patients with hepatic cirrhosis.
METHODS: Thirteen patients with hepatic cirrhosis that underwent hip replacement were retrospectively analyzed to evaluate the treatments and their efficacy before and after replacement.
RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: All 13 surgeries were successfully performed. All cases were followed up for more than five months and were graded according to Child-Pugh Criteria for hepatic functional reserve preoperatively and postoperatively. Five cases of the seven preoperative grade A cases preserved grade A postoperatively during a two-week observation, while another two cases rose to grade B and needed hepatic conservation treatment before discharge. Two cases of the six preoperative grade B cases rose to grade C with developed jaundice and ascites. Of the two, one even suffered a complication of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage 5 days after surgery. Somatostatin and proton pump inhibitors were administered to stop bleeding. All cases gained a satisfying recovery. Harris hip score at follow-up showed favorable hip function. Hip replacement is safe and feasible for patients with hepatic cirrhosis when full evaluation of hepatic function and appropriate perioperative management are ensured.

 


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Key words: hepatic cirrhosis, arthroplasty, replacement, hepatic inadequacy, albumin

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