Prognostic value of liver stiffness measurement for the liver-related surgical outcomes of patients under hepatic resection: A meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Previous studies have discussed the liver stiffness measurement (LSM) performance on predicting liver-related surgical outcomes for patients of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) under hepatic resection, yet there is much variation in reporting and consistency of findings. Therefore, we report a meta-analysis on this issue.

Methods

We comprehensively searched PubMed, Embase, and Web of science to find the eligible cohort studies. The pooled Odds Ratios (OR) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated to evaluate effect. The weighted mean LSM value was calculated as the optimal LSM cut-off value among studies.

Results

12 prospective cohort studies and one retrospective cohort study, including a total of 1942 cases were identified. The pooled results showe

SUBMITTER: Huang Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5764309 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature