Prediction of posthepatectomy liver failure using transient elastography in patients with hepatitis B related hepatocellular carcinoma

Prediction of posthepatectomy liver failure using transient elastography in patients with hepatitis B related hepatocellular carcinoma

Abstract Background It is essential to accurately predict Postoperative liver failure (PHLF) which is a life-threatening complication. Liver hardness measurement (LSM) is widely used in non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis. The aims of this study were to explore the application of preoperative...

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Main Authors: Jie-wen Lei, Xiao-yu Ji, Jun-feng Hong, Wan-bin Li, Yan Chen, Yan Pan, Jia Guo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatectomy
Posthepatectomy liver failure
Liver stiffness measurement
Hepatitis B
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-017-0732-4

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