Splenic enlargement induced by preoperative chemotherapy is a useful indicator for predicting liver regeneration after resection for colorectal liver metastases

Splenic enlargement induced by preoperative chemotherapy is a useful indicator for predicting liver regeneration after resection for colorectal liver metastases

Abstract Background Conversion chemotherapy may downsize unresectable colorectal liver metastases (CRLMs), but may cause liver injury and splenic enlargement. The effect of preoperative chemotherapy on liver regeneration after liver resection remains undetermined. The aim of this study was to examin...

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Main Authors: Takanori Konishi, Hiroyuki Yoshidome, Hiroaki Shimizu, Hideyuki Yoshitomi, Katsunori Furukawa, Tsukasa Takayashiki, Satoshi Kuboki, Shigetsugu Takano, Masaru Miyazaki, Masayuki Ohtsuka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Hepatectomy
Splenomegaly
Conversion chemotherapy
Colorectal liver metastases
Liver regeneration
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-020-01918-4

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