The prognostic value of preoperative serum lactate dehydrogenase levels in patients underwent curative ‐intent hepatectomy for colorectal liver metastases: A two‐center cohort study

ConclusionOur study implicates serum LDH as a reliable and independent laboratory biomarker to predict the clinical outcome of curative-intent surgery for CRLM. Composite of LDH and Fong score is a potential stratification tool for CRLM resection. Prospective, international studies are needed to validate these results across diverse populations.

Source: Cancer Medicine - October 12, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Long Bai, Ze ‐Yu Lin, Yun‐Xin Lu, Qin Chen, Han Zhou, Qi Meng, Chun‐Ping Lin, Wan‐Lan Huang, Yun‐Le Wan, Zhi‐Zhong Pan, De‐Shen Wang Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research