Immature platelet fraction values predict recovery of platelet counts following liver transplantation - 07/09/15
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Summary |
Background |
Thrombocytopenia after orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is a well-recognized and prevalent early postoperative complication. In the current study, we assessed the clinical utility of the immature platelet fraction (expressed as a percent of total platelets, IPF %) to predict platelet count recovery following OLT.
Methods |
We analyzed the changes in peripheral platelet counts, IPF values, and liver function before OLT, and 21 days after transplantation in 30 patients with liver cirrhosis. All patients were followed up for at least six months.
Results |
The nadir in the peripheral platelet counts most commonly occurred on the 5th day after post-transplant. Platelets counts gradually rose again to exceed pre-transplant levels by the 3rd to 4th day after the IPF % reached its peak.
Conclusion |
The IPF % increased prior to the elevation of platelet counts in patients with OLT suggesting that the IPF % may reflect production of platelets. These findings suggest IPF% could be useful as a predictor of platelet recovery in patients with OLT.
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Vol 39 - N° 4
P. 469-474 - Settembre 2015 Ritorno al numero
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