Impact of sarcopenic obesity on post-hepatectomy bile leakage for hepatocellular carcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-hepatectomy bile leakage (PHBL) is a potentially fatal complication that can arise after hepatectomy. Previous studies have identified obesity as a risk factor for PHBL. In this study, we investigated the impact of sarcopenic obesity on PHBL in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients.

Methods

In total, we enrolled 409 patients who underwent hepatectomy without bilioenteric anastomosis for HCC between January 2010 and August 2021. Patients were grouped according to the presence or absence of PHBL. Patient characteristics, including body mass index and sarcopenic obesity, were then analyzed for predictive factors for PHBL.

Results

Among the 409 HCC patients included in the study, 39 developed PHBL. Male sex, hypertension, cardiac disease, white blood cel

SUBMITTER: Hayashi H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10553327 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature