Major liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in the morbidly obese: A proposed strategy to improve outcome
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Morbid obesity strongly predicts morbidity and mortality in surgical patients. However, obesity's impact on outcome after major liver resection is unknown.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>We describe the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2008-09-01
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Series: | World Journal of Surgical Oncology |
Online Access: | http://www.wjso.com/content/6/1/100 |