The Relationship between Oesophageal Varices, Portal Vein Diameter And Splenic Length (Antero-Posterior)

ABSTRACT

Objective: In this study our main objective is to evaluate therelationship between Oesophageal varices, Portal veindiameter and splenic length (antero-posterior).Methodology: This Cross-sectional comparative studyconducted at the Department of Hepatology, BangabandhuSheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) from Jan 2010 toDec 2011 where 50 Patients with cirrhosis of liver attending thedepartment of Hepatology, BSMMU were included as apopulation in this study.All the data was checked and edited after collection. It wasexpressed as Mean and SD. Data has been analyzed byANOVA. p value of less than 0.05 was considered statisticallysignificant. Statistical analysis was done by using SPSS-15(Statistical package for social sciences) win version 15software programme.Results: During the study, the mean age was43.12±15.68years. The highest frequency of cirrhosis patientswas found in 41-50 years age groups (Frequency 12). Leadingcause was HBV (68%) followed by HCV (12%), NBNC (12%),Wilson’s disease (6%) and both HVB& HCV (2%). Also,grade-3 mean portal Vein diameter was found 12.67±2.47 mmwhereas; mean splenic length (antero-post.) was 13.82±2.12cm.Conclusion: Splenic antero-posterior measurement is not areliable predictor for sizes of oesophageal varices. Furtherstudy is needed for better outcome.