Risk Factors Associated with Intraoperative Major Blood Loss during Resection of Hepatocellular Carcinoma.

Journal: Hepato-gastroenterology
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Intraoperative blood loss is an independent predictor of recurrence and survival after resection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The aim of this study was to identify the risk factors associated with intraoperative major blood loss in patients undergoing liver resection for HCC.

Authors

  • Jing-song Chen
  • Jiong-qiang Huang
  • Xi-lin Chen
  • Gao-fang Zhan
  • Ju-tao Feng