Hepatic Arterioportal Fistula Is Associated with Decreased Future Liver Remnant Regeneration after Stage-I ALPPS for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

ConclusionsHepatic APF is significantly associated with decreased FLR regeneration and a higher risk of PHLF after stage-I ALPPS. HCC patients who are to undergo ALPPS may benefit from the timely perioperative intervention of APF.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research