Portal Vein Embolization in Preparation for Major Hepatic Resection: Evolution of a New Standard of Care
Madoff DC, Abdalla EK, Vauthey JN. Portal Vein Embolization in Preparation for Major Hepatic Resection: Evolution of a New Standard of Care. Journal Of Vascular And Interventional Radiology 2005, 16: 779-790. PMID: 15947041, DOI: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000159543.28222.73.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPortal vein embolizationMajor hepatic resectionHepatic resectionVein embolizationFunctional hepatic reserveChronic liver diseasePortal blood flowNondiseased portionHospital stayHepatic reservePreoperative managementLiver diseaseLiver volumeBlood flowEmbolic agentResectionLiver regenerationMultidisciplinary approachEmbolizationPatientsLiverImaging techniquesComplex casesContraindicationsComplications