Association of Remnant Liver Ischemia With Early Recurrence and Poor Survival After Liver Resection in Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The remnant liver after hepatectomy may have inadequate blood supply, especially following nonanatomical resection or vascular damage.

Objective

To evaluate whether remnant liver ischemia (RLI) may have an adverse effect on long-term survival and morbidity after liver resection in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Design, setting, and participants

This study was a retrospective analysis at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. Remnant liver ischemia was graded on postoperative computed tomographic scans in 328 patients who underwent hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2013.

Main outcomes and measures

Remnant liver ischemia was defined as reduced or absent contrast enhancement during the venou

SUBMITTER: Cho JY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5470428 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature