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01-03-2019 | Evidence-Based Current Surgical Practice

Non-Hepatic Abdominal Surgery in Patients with Cirrhotic Liver Disease

Authors: Laura Hickman, Lauren Tanner, John Christein, Selwyn Vickers

Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery | Issue 3/2019

Abstract

Cirrhotic liver disease is an important cause of peri-operative morbidity and mortality in general surgical patients. Early recognition and optimization of liver dysfunction is imperative before any elective surgery. Patients with MELD <12 or classified as Child A have a higher morbidity and mortality than matched controls without liver dysfunction, but are generally safe for elective procedures with appropriate patient education. Patients with MELD >20 or classified as Child C should undergo transplantation before any elective procedure given mortality exceeds 40%. Laparoscopic procedures are feasible and safe in cirrhotic patients.

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Title: Non-Hepatic Abdominal Surgery in Patients with Cirrhotic Liver Disease
Authors: Laura Hickman
Lauren Tanner
John Christein
Selwyn Vickers
Publication date: 01-03-2019
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery / Issue 3/2019
Print ISSN: 1091-255X
Electronic ISSN: 1873-4626
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-018-3991-7

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