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Review
. 2014 Dec;45(4):405-13.
doi: 10.1007/s12029-014-9646-3.

Post hepatectomy liver failure: concept of management

Kaushal Yadav  1 , Shailesh Shrikhande, Mahesh Goel
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Post hepatectomy liver failure: concept of management

Kaushal Yadav et al. J Gastrointest Cancer. 2014 Dec.

Abstract

Background: In literature, the reported mortality of posthepatectomy liver failure is <5 % and morbidity is 15-30 %. Around 3-8 % of patients develop liver failure after major hepatic resection.

Objective: The objective of the study was to provide current definitions and managing posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) as per severity and ISGLS grading.

Method: A systemic search of pubmed indexed articles was done and relevant articles were selected to formulate latest guidelines for PHLF.

Conclusion: We were able to make an algorithm for standardizing management so as to identify and treat PHLF as early as possible.

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