Table 1 The PVF, HAF, and PVP changes (percentage) following side-to-side and end-to-side PCS with and without EH.

From: Portocaval shunt can optimize transhepatic flow following extended hepatectomy: a short-term study in a porcine model

 

EH* (%)

p

EH + side-to-side PCS** (%)

p

No EH + side-to-side PCS* (%)

p

EH + end-to-side PCS** (%)

p

No EH + end-to-side PCS* (%)

p

PVF (ml/min/100 g)

173 ↑

< 0.001

78 ↓

< 0.001

68 ↓

< 0.001

HAF (ml/min/100 g)

22 ↓

0.819

8 ↑

0.555

20 ↑

0.272

35 ↑

0.512

42 ↑

0.075

PVP (mmHg)

68 ↑

< 0.001

38 ↓

0.001

12 ↓

0.237

48 ↓

< 0.001

21 ↓

0.041

  1. *Compared to the normal liver values.
  2. **Compared to the values after EH.