Background: Posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF) is one of the most serious complications after liver resection and is still reported in up to 8% after liver resection. Aims: To provide an overview about the current status of risk analysis and definition of PHLF. Prevention and treatment is also discussed. Methods: A literature review was carried out on PubMed using the terms 'liver failure', 'posthepatectomy' and 'liver surgery' to search relevant papers. Discussion: PHLF remains a serious problem in patients undergoing major liver resection. Adequate preoperative risk assessment and an optimal postoperative treatment are essential for PHLF prevention. © 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel.
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Schreckenbach, T., Liese, J., Bechstein, W. O., & Moench, C. (2012). Posthepatectomy liver failure. Digestive Surgery, 29(1), 79–85. https://doi.org/10.1159/000335741
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