Journal of Liver

Alexander Hapfelmeier

Publications

• Research Article
  Low Postoperative Platelet Count is Associated with Higher Morbidity after Liver Surgery for Colorectal Metastase
  Author(s): Carina Riediger, Jeannine Bachmann, Alexander Hapfelmeier, Jorg Kleeff, Helmut Friess and Michael W MuellerCarina Riediger, Jeannine Bachmann, Alexander Hapfelmeier, Jorg Kleeff, Helmut Friess and Michael W Mueller
  
  Objective: Platelets play an important role in liver regeneration. One major problem after liver surgery represents the impaired postoperative liver function and delayed recovery. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of platelet counts to liver regeneration and postoperative outcome after liver surgery for colorectal metastases. Methods: This study included 84 patients without chronic liver disease (such as viral hepatitis or liver cirrhosis) who received partial liver resection between July 2007 and July 2012 for colorectal liver metastases in our hospital. 65% received preoperative chemotherapy. All patients presented with normal liver function before surgery. Platelet counts were obtained between day -1 and day 12 to surgery and correlated with postoperative morbidity and mortality. Comparative analysis between .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-0889.1000166

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