In:
Hepatology Research, Wiley, Vol. 53, No. 7 ( 2023-07), p. 675-680
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of steroids on ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation. Methods A total of 58 patients with ischemic complications were divided into two groups according to corticosteroid use or non‐use. Results A total of 13 patients who were administered steroids had a shorter duration of fever than those who were not administered steroids (median 6.0 vs. 2.0 days; p 〈 0.001). Linear regression analysis showed that steroid administration was associated with a reduction of 3.9 days in the duration of fever ( p = 0.008). Conclusions Steroid administration for ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation may reduce the risk of fatal outcomes by blocking systemic inflammatory reactions.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1386-6346
,
1872-034X
Language:
English
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
2023
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2006439-1