Leonardo Corrêa Süffert, Luis Pedro Possapp Beis, Isabella Heringer Padilha, Henrique Steffens de Abreu, Jesuély Spieckert de Souza, Victor Alves Galvão, Frederico Friedrich, Marcelo Campos Appel da Silva
{"title":"Propranolol versus endoscopic variceal ligation for primary prophylaxis of esophageal varices in cirrhosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.","authors":"Leonardo Corrêa Süffert, Luis Pedro Possapp Beis, Isabella Heringer Padilha, Henrique Steffens de Abreu, Jesuély Spieckert de Souza, Victor Alves Galvão, Frederico Friedrich, Marcelo Campos Appel da Silva","doi":"10.1007/s12072-025-10903-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12072-025-10903-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Several studies have shown similar efficacy between nonselective beta-blockers (NSBBs) and endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL) in preventing esophageal variceal bleeding in cirrhosis. However, the comparative effectiveness between propranolol (PPL) and EVL remains uncertain. This meta-analysis evaluated both strategies.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central were searched for randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) comparing PPL and EVL for primary prophylaxis of esophageal variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients. Outcomes were evaluated using risk ratios (RR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI), and heterogeneity was assessed by the I<sup>2</sup> statistic. Meta-regressions were conducted based on Child-Pugh classification and presence of ascites. All statistical analyses were performed using RStudio version 4.4.2.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Fourteen RCTs were included, comprising 1345 patients: 664 (49.4%) received EVL and 681 (50.6%) PPL. EVL was more effective in preventing esophageal variceal hemorrhage (RR: 1.40; 95% CI: 1.02-1.91; p = 0.035; I<sup>2</sup> = 8.5%). No differences were found in variceal bleeding-related deaths (RR: 1.28; 95% CI: 0.76-2.15; p = 0.351; I<sup>2</sup> = 0%), all-cause mortality (RR: 0.93; 95% CI: 0.76-1.14; p = 0.503; I<sup>2</sup> = 0%), or in the incidence of adverse events (RR: 1.20; 95% CI: 0.59-2.46; p = 0.612; I<sup>2</sup> = 84.7%).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>EVL was superior in preventing esophageal variceal bleeding. Such results suggest that not all NSBBs provide equivalent efficacy in primary prophylaxis, reinforcing the need for further studies to confirm these findings.</p>","PeriodicalId":12901,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology International","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145085986","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Resection in HCC and cirrhosis: linking clinical relevance to improved outcomes.","authors":"Daniel Maluf, Raphael Meier, Valeria R Mas","doi":"10.1007/s12072-025-10913-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12072-025-10913-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12901,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology International","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145086073","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yongjie Zhou, Jingqin Ma, Yaozu Liu, Li Ma, Jiaze Yu, Minjie Yang, Zhiping Yan, Wen Zhang, Jianjun Luo
{"title":"Comparison of the impact of shunting the left versus right portal vein branch during TIPS on the postoperative overt hepatic encephalopathy: a randomized trial.","authors":"Yongjie Zhou, Jingqin Ma, Yaozu Liu, Li Ma, Jiaze Yu, Minjie Yang, Zhiping Yan, Wen Zhang, Jianjun Luo","doi":"10.1007/s12072-025-10908-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12072-025-10908-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background and aim: </strong>The effect of shunting the left or right branch of the portal vein on the post-transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) hepatic encephalopathy (HE) remains controversial. Therefore, we designed this prospective, randomized, single-blinded trial to compare the incidence of HE after shunting the left or right branch of the portal vein during TIPS in cirrhotic patients to prevent variceal rebleeding.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Consecutive patients diagnosed with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related cirrhosis were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to undergo the TIPS procedure, with the shunt directed to either the left or right branch of the portal vein. The primary outcome was the incidence of overt HE within 2 years. The secondary outcomes included shunt dysfunction, variceal rebleeding, survival, adverse events, and changes in liver function.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Between June 2019 and December 2020, 130 patients were randomly divided into two groups (left branch group vs right branch group). The 2-year cumulative incidence rates of free overt HE in the left branch group did not demonstrate statistical superiority over the right branch group (78.5% vs 68.6%, respectively; p = 0.236, HR = 1.49, 95% CI 0.76-2.93). Similarly, no statistical differences were observed in stent patency, all-cause bleeding, survival, or adverse events.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Compared to shunting the right branch of the portal vein, shunting the left branch during TIPS placement did not impact the incidence of post-TIPS HE and other clinical outcomes in cirrhotic patients to prevent variceal rebleeding. The choice of puncture site should be primarily guided by the patient's liver anatomy and the operator's experience.</p>","PeriodicalId":12901,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology International","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145080504","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comments on: CT-based intratumoral and peritumoral radiomics to predict the treatment response to hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy plus lenvatinib and PD-1 in high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma cases: a multi-center study.","authors":"Meng-Yuan Shen, Ze-Jiong Li, Dan-Dan Feng, Jian-Nong Wu","doi":"10.1007/s12072-025-10909-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12072-025-10909-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12901,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology International","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145075199","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhancing the prognostic value of inflammatory markers in hepatocellular carcinoma: a thoughtful discussion.","authors":"Cong Liu, Ying Bai","doi":"10.1007/s12072-025-10910-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s12072-025-10910-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12901,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology International","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145069444","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comment on \"CT-based intratumoral and peritumoral radiomics to predict the treatment response to hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy plus lenvatinib and PD-1 in high-risk hepatocellular carcinoma cases: a multi-center study\".","authors":"Zhiyao Shi, Kai Feng, Yu Gao, Xixing Wang","doi":"10.1007/s12072-025-10912-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s12072-025-10912-5","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":12901,"journal":{"name":"Hepatology International","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.1,"publicationDate":"2025-09-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145064725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}