MELD score in the prediction of perioperative risks in patients who underwent partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1007-8118.2014.03.002
- VernacularTitle:终末期肝病模型评分对评价肝癌患者肝切除围手术期风险的价值
- Author:
Ying ZHU
;
Jian DONG
;
Wanli WANG
;
Bo WANG
;
Yi LYU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hepatocellular carcinoma;
Hepatectomy;
Liver reserve function;
Model for end-stage liver disease;
Child-Pugh score
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hepatobiliary Surgery
2014;20(3):165-169
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To determine the perioperative risks of partial hepatectomy by determining the preoperative liver functional reserve in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC),and to compare the model for end-stage liver disease (MELD) score with the Child-Pugh classification in predicting prognosis.Methods We reviewed the clinical data of 202 patients with HCC who underwent partial hepatectomy.The MELD score and the Child-Pugh classification were determined preoperatively.Results The incidence of postoperative liver dysfunction happened in 44.0% of Child A patients,50% in Child B patients,41.6%in patients with a MELD score below 14,and 91.7% in patients with a MELD score of > 14.The difference between the rates of postoperative liver dysfunction in patients with a preoperative MELD score above 14 and below 14 was significant (P < 0.05),while that between patients with Child-Pugh A and B was insignificant (P > 0.05).The incidences of postoperative liver dysfunction in patient with a MELD < 8,8 ≤ MELD ≤ 14,MELD > 14 were 38.2%,57.6% and 91.7%,respectively,indicating that there was a positive co-relationship between the MELD score and the incidences of liver dysfunction.The Spearman rank correlation test showed the MELD score was significant correlated with the Child-Pugh score (r =0.404 ; P < 0.05).The areas under the ROC curves of the MELD score and the Child-Pugh score were 0.703 and 0.587 (P < 0.05).Conclusions The MELD score predicted postoperative liver dysfunction more accurately than the Child-Pugh classification.HCC patients undergoing partial hepatectomy with a preoperative MELD score > 14 had a high perioperative risk.To ensure the safety of partial hepatectomy,HCC patients with a preoperative MELD score > 14 requires active preoperative preparation,bringing the score near to or less than 14.