Portal vein embolization prior to hepatectomy: Techniques, outcomes and novel therapeutic approaches
Hepatectomy plays a pivotal role in the management of primary and secondary malignancies of the liver, and offers a curative option for the patient. Postoperative liver failure is a severe complication of liver resection, particularly for patients with underlying liver disease. Portal vein embolizat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Society of Gastrointestinal Intervention
2018-04-01
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Series: | Gastrointestinal Intervention |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.18528/gii180010 |