CT-derived extracellular volume and liver volumetry can predict posthepatectomy liver failure in hepatocellular carcinoma

ConclusionsThe novel model contributes to the preoperative prediction of PHLF in resectable HCC patients.Critical relevance statementThe novel model combined CT –derived extracellular volume, measured future liver remnant ratio, and serum albumin outperforms the albumin–bilirubin score for predicting posthepatectomy liver failure in patients with resectable hepatocellular carcinoma.Key points• CT-derived ECV correlated well with the fibrosis stage of the background liver.• CT-derived ECV and mFLR ratio were independent predictors for PHLF in HCC.• The AUC of the model was higher than the CT-derived ECV and mFLR ratio.• The model showed a superior predictive performance than that of the ALBI score.Graphical Abstract
Source: Insights into Imaging - Category: Radiology Source Type: research