Major liver resection for hepatocellular carcinoma in the morbidly obese: A proposed strategy to improve outcome

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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Main Authors: Ozaki Claire F, Fischer John H, Toombs Barry D, Skolkin Mark D, Barakat Omar, Wood R Patrick
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-09-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/6/1/100

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