Regional liver function analysis with gadoxetic acid –enhanced MRI and virtual hepatectomy: prediction of postoperative short-term outcomes for HCC

ConclusionPreoperative gadoxetic acid –enhanced MRI with computer-aided virtual hepatectomy may facilitate optimal assessment of regional liver functional reserve to predict short-term outcomes after major hepatectomy for HCC.Key Points•Preoperative gadoxetic acid –enhanced MRI with virtual hepatectomy and volumetric analysis can provide precise liver volume and regional functional assessment.•Quantitative regional liver function assessed by gadoxetic acid –enhanced MRI can predict the short-term outcomes after major hepatectomy in patients with HCC.•The regional liver function assessed by gadoxetic acid –enhanced MRI is an independent risk factor for postoperative major complications.
Source: European Radiology - Category: Radiology Source Type: research