"The Prognostic Role of Aspartate Transaminase to Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) on Outcomes Following Non-emergent Minor Hepatectomy"

CONCLUSIONS: APRI ≥0.7 is associated with perioperative transfusion, overall morbidity, and 30-day mortality. APRI may serve as a noninvasive tool to risk stratify patients prior to elective minor hepatectomy.PMID:38579287 | DOI:10.1177/00031348241244645

Source: The American Surgeon - April 5, 2024 Category: Surgery Authors: Dhruv J Patel Michael T LeCompte Hong Jin Kim Elizabeth M Gleeson Source Type: research