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Nomenclature of hepatic anatomy and resections: a review of the Brisbane 2000 system
Author(s) -
Strasberg Steven M.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of hepato‐biliary‐pancreatic surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.63
H-Index - 60
eISSN - 1868-6982
pISSN - 0944-1166
DOI - 10.1007/s00534-005-0999-7
Subject(s) - terminology , nomenclature , computer science , medicine , anatomy , linguistics , biology , taxonomy (biology) , zoology , philosophy
The Brisbane 2000 system of nomenclature of hepatic anatomy and resections was introduced to provide a universal terminology in an area that was plagued by confusing and inappropriate terminology. The article describes historical developments central to the emergence of the new terminology and describes the terminology, its attributes, and rules of application.