Prediction of postoperative hepatic insufficiency by liver stiffness measurement (FibroScan?) before curative resection of hepatocellular carcinoma: a pilot study

摘要

Liver stiffness measurement (LSM) using transient elastography (FibroScan?) reflects the degree of hepatic fibrosis. This prospective study investigated how well LSM predicts the development of hepatic insufficiency after curative liver resection surgery for hepatocellular carcinoma.