Evaluation of preoperative hepatic function in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing hepatectomy

Background Postoperative hepatic failure is the leading cause of hospital mortality following hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). This prospective study was performed to identify the best test for assessment of the adequacy of hepatic functional reserve in patients with HCC before hepatectomy.

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