Nuclear imaging methods for the prediction of postoperative morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing localized, liver-directed treatments: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Several nuclear imaging methods may predict postoperative liver function and outcome, but none has achieved recommendations in clinical guidelines. The purpose of this systematic review was to summarize the existing knowledge on this topic.

Methods

MEDLINE and Web of Science were searched for studies investigating nuclear medicine imaging methods for the prediction of postoperative liver function in patients undergoing localized, liver-directed treatments. The postoperative endpoints were clinical outcome (morbidity and mortality) as well as measures of postoperative liver function, e.g., liver function assessed by biochemical tests or nuclear imaging.

Results

A total of 1352 references were identified, of which 82 fulfilled the eligibility criteria and wer

SUBMITTER: Espersen C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7474046 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature