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ArticleWorld journal of gastrointestinal surgery2025

Role of two-dimensional shear wave elastography in predicting post-hepatectomy liver failure: A step forwards in hepatic surgery.

Hua-Zhen Deng, Yu-Feng Liu, Han-Wen Zhang

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Article in World journal of gastrointestinal surgery, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Hua-Zhen DengDepartment of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Health Science Center, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China.
Yu-Feng LiuThe Second School of Clinical Medicine, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510282, Guangdong Province, China.
Han-Wen ZhangDepartment of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Health Science Center, Shenzhen Second People's Hospital, Shenzhen 518000, Guangdong Province, China.

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Abstract

This study explores the significance of using two-dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) to assess liver stiffness (LS) and spleen area (SPA) for predicting post-hepatectomy liver failure (PHLF). By providing a non-invasive method to measure LS, which correlates with the degree of liver fibrosis, and SPA, an indicator of portal hypertension, 2D-SWE offers a comprehensive evaluation of a patient's hepatic status. These advancements are particularly crucial in hepatic surgery, where accurate preoperative assessments are essential for optimizing surgical outcomes and minimizing complications. This letter highlights the practical implications of integrating 2D-SWE into clinical practice, emphasizing its potential to improve patient safety and surgical precision by enhancing the ability to predict PHLF and tailor surgical approaches accordingly.

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Hepatic surgeryLiver stiffnessNon-invasive techniquesPost-hepatectomy liver failureSpleen areaTwo-dimensional shear wave elastography

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