サカイ シユウジ   SAKAI Shiyuuji
  坂井 修二
   所属   医学部 医学科(東京女子医科大学病院)
   職種   教授・基幹分野長
論文種別 原著
言語種別 英語
査読の有無 査読あり
表題 Risk factors and serological markers of liver cirrhosis after Fontan procedure.
掲載誌名 正式名:Heart and vessels
略  称:Heart Vessels
ISSNコード:09108327/16152573
掲載区分国内
出版社 シュプリンガー・ジャパン株式会社
巻・号・頁 31(9),pp.1514-1521
著者・共著者 SHIMIZU Mikiko†, MIYAMOTO Kenji, NISHIHARA Yunosuke, IZUMI Gaku, SAKAI Shuji, INAI Kei, NISHIKAWA Toshio, NAKANISHI Toshio*
発行年月 2016/09
概要 Liver cirrhosis (LC), which may result in hepatic failure or cancer, has been reported in patients after Fontan procedure. The purpose of this study was to clarify the frequency and histological characteristics of LC, and to evaluate the risk factors and serological markers of LC with Fontan circulation. Retrospective review of contrast-enhanced CT scans (CT) of the liver was carried out in 57 patients after Fontan procedure. Patients were divided into two groups: LC group (n = 31) and no LC group (n = 26). Age at Fontan procedure, duration after Fontan procedure, catheterization data, and history of failing Fontan circulation were compared between groups. Serological data including γ-GTP and hyaluronic acid were compared. Histology of autopsy specimens was assessed when available. Duration after Fontan procedure was significantly longer in LC group than no LC group. History of failing Fontan circulation was more frequent in LC group than in no LC group. There was no correlation between type of procedure (APC/Bjork/lateral tunnel/TCPC) and LC in this series. Serum hyaluronic acid, γ-GTP, and Forns index were significantly higher in LC group. Significant risk factors for LC were duration after Fontan procedure (>20 years). In autopsy specimens, histopathological changes of LC were observed predominantly in the central venous area. LC diagnosed with CT is frequent in patients long after Fontan procedure, especially after 20 years. Hyaluronic acid and γ-GTP could be useful markers to monitor the progression of liver fibrosis in Fontan patients.
DOI 10.1007/s00380-015-0743-4
PMID 26386570