Fatty Liver is Associated with Worse Post-Hepatectomy Outcomes
As the obesity epidemic worsens, the prevalence of fatty liver disease increases. Currently, minimal data exist on the impact of fatty livers on hepatectomy outcomes. Therefore, the aim of this analysis was to measure the outcomes of patients undergoing hepatectomy with fatty compared with normal livers.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Alexander Max Fagenson, Sunil S. Karhadkar, Henry A. Pitt, Kwan Nang Lau, Antonio Di Carlo Tags: Hepatobiliary and pancreas Source Type: research
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