2011
Indications and Contraindications for Portal Vein Embolization
Madoff D, Vauthey J. Indications and Contraindications for Portal Vein Embolization. 2011, 123-128. DOI: 10.1007/978-1-84882-122-4_13.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPortal vein embolizationTotal liver volumeVein embolizationUse of PVEFuture liver remnant volumeLiver remnant volumePatient body sizeFLR volumePerioperative outcomesPatient ageSurgical candidatesLiver diseaseRemnant volumeSurgical interventionLiver volumeCT volumetryHealthy liverParticular patientPatientsContraindicationsEmbolizationAgeMultiple factorsCirrhosisComorbidities
2009
Three Hundred and One Consecutive Extended Right Hepatectomies
Kishi Y, Abdalla EK, Chun YS, Zorzi D, Madoff DC, Wallace MJ, Curley SA, Vauthey JN. Three Hundred and One Consecutive Extended Right Hepatectomies. Annals Of Surgery 2009, 127: 171-179. PMID: 19730239, DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e3181b674df.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdolescentAdultAgedAged, 80 and overBilirubinChildChi-Square DistributionEmbolization, TherapeuticEndpoint DeterminationFemaleHepatectomyHumansLiverLiver Function TestsLogistic ModelsMaleMiddle AgedOutcome and Process Assessment, Health CarePatient SelectionPortal VeinPostoperative ComplicationsPreoperative CareRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsStatistics, NonparametricConceptsPreoperative portal vein embolizationPostoperative liver insufficiencySafe hepatic resectionPreoperative PVEExtended right hepatectomyLiver insufficiencyRight hepatectomyHepatic resectionPostoperative outcomesEnd pointLiver volumetryIntraoperative blood transfusionPrimary end pointSecondary end pointsLiver volume ratioPortal vein embolizationShort-term outcomesBody mass indexTotal liver volumeMultivariate logistic regressionFLR volumeFuture liverVein embolizationBlood transfusionConsecutive patients
2003
Portal Vein Embolization with Polyvinyl Alcohol Particles and Coils in Preparation for Major Liver Resection for Hepatobiliary Malignancy: Safety and Effectiveness—Study in 26 Patients1
Madoff DC, Hicks ME, Abdalla EK, Morris JS, Vauthey JN. Portal Vein Embolization with Polyvinyl Alcohol Particles and Coils in Preparation for Major Liver Resection for Hepatobiliary Malignancy: Safety and Effectiveness—Study in 26 Patients1. Radiology 2003, 227: 251-60. PMID: 12616006, DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2271012010.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPreoperative portal vein embolizationFuture liver remnantMedian hospital stayPortal vein embolizationPolyvinyl alcohol particlesHepatobiliary malignanciesLobar hypertrophyHospital stayFLR hypertrophyHepatic resectionVein embolizationLiver volumeAlcohol particlesPreoperative PVERatio of FLRAdvanced hepatobiliary malignanciesEstimated liver volumePostprocedure complication rateMajor liver resectionUnderlying liver diseasePercutaneous transhepatic approachTotal liver volumePVA particlesPostembolization syndromeComplication rate