Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5734568 | Surgery | 2017 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
In ALPPS, volumetry overestimates liver function as measured by hepatobiliary scintigraphy and may be responsible for the high rate of liver failure. Quantitative liver function tests are highly recommended to avoid post hepatectomy liver failure.
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Authors
Pim B. MD, PhD, Federico MD, Pablo E. MD, Stephanie MD, PhD, François-René MD, PhD, Roberto I. MD, PhD, Carlos MD, Erik MD, PhD, Rimma MD, PhD, Ernesto MD, PhD, Roelof J. MD, PhD, Rene MD, PhD, Thomas M. MD, PhD, Eduardo MD, PhD,