Long-term effect of orthotopic liver transplantation to patients with hepatic myelopathy / 中华器官移植杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To discuss the long-term effect of orthotopic liver transplantation to patients with hepatic myelopathy. Methods The clinical data of 2 patients with hepatic myelopathy undergoing liver transplantation were analyzed retrospectively. The condition of recovery of muscle strength of the patient's double lower limbs was carefully observed both pre-and post operatively. Results The patient's clinical symptoms were well improved and liver function recovered to normal. Hepatic myelopathy was controlled. The follow-up duration of 2 cases was 18 and 43 months respectively. The muscle strength of lower limbs was recovered from 1 degree to 3 and 4 degree respectively. Conclusion Liver transplantation can effectively control the development of hepatic myelopathy and it is obviously useful for recovery of double lower limbs.