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Surgery for adult polycystic liver disease
Author(s) -
Chen MiinFu
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of gastroenterology and hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.214
H-Index - 130
eISSN - 1440-1746
pISSN - 0815-9319
DOI - 10.1046/j.1440-1746.2000.2350.x
Subject(s) - medicine , polycystic liver disease , polycystic disease , surgery , polycystic kidney disease , fenestration , liver transplantation , cyst , hepatectomy , liver disease , disease , resection , transplantation , kidney
Adult polycystic liver disease, commonly associated with polycystic kidney disease, can result in massive hepatomegaly and debilitating symptoms. Surgical intervention for symptomatic polycystic liver disease, such as cyst fenestration or liver resection has been associated with significant morbidity and inconsistent long‐term palliation. However, selected patients with severe symptoms benefit from liver resection and extensive fenestration with acceptable morbidity and mortality. Total hepatectomy and orthotopic liver transplantation may be considered for patients with severe adult polycystic liver disease.