Use of the liver maximum function capacity test (LiMAx) for the management of liver resection in cirrhosis – A case of hypopharyngeal cancer liver metastasis

Conclusion The LiMAx-test enables determination of liver function at a so far unavailable level (metabolism via cytochrome P450 1A2) and hence might provide crucial additional diagnostic information to allow for safe liver resection even in cirrhotic patients.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research