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Preoperative evaluation of a patient for hepatic surgery
Author(s) -
van Thiel David H.,
Wright Harlan I.,
Fagiuoli Stefano,
Caraceni Paolo,
Rodriguez–Rilo Horacio
Publication year - 1993
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930530514
Subject(s) - medicine , liver transplantation , general surgery , surgery , transplantation
An overview is given of current practice in deciding which patients can undergo a major abdominal operative procedure involving the hepatobiliary system. The criteria developed for individuals with normal and diseased livers are presented, and the unique circumstances of liver transplantation are also addressed. © 1993 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.