varying time intervals after transplant (6, 12, 24, or 36 months). Results: All 33 patients but one showed complete restitution of their portal hypertension by clearance of their varices and ascites one year after transplant. Mean platelet count increased from 94/nl (SD 62.5) before to 173/nl (SD 58.5) one year after LT. Change in splenic volume was significantly increasing over time: baseline before LT 1106.8 cm3, at 6 months-278.7 cm3, at 12 months-288.9 cm3, at 24 months-384.4 cm3, at 36 months-444.9 cm3. Using a mixed model, the observed change was most significant at 24 months p<0.0001. By 36 months, however, only 5 patients (15%) had regained normal spleen size (<314.5 cm3). Conclusion: Our study demonstrated a significant recovery of splenomegaly and thrombocytopenia after LT in cirrhotic patients.
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