Prediction of posthepatectomy liver failure based on liver stiffness measurement in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma

摘要

Background. Posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) is a potentially fatal complication, and the accurate prediction of PHLF is essential. Liver stiffness measurement (LSM) has been accepted widely as a noninvasive assessment for liver fibrosis. We aimed to evaluate the usefulness of LSM in predicting PHLE