Could bipolar vessel sealers prevent bile leaks after hepatectomy?

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: The aim of this work was to test the feasibility of using a bipolar low thermal acting system inducing collagenic sealing but not protein coagulation to secure hepatic parenchyma cutting. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty consecutive hepatectomies were carried out using kellyclasy plus ligatures and clips (controls), while the following 50 hepatectomies used kellyclasy plus bipolar vessels sealer (BVS). Blood loss, duration of hepatic pedicle clamping, length of hospital stay, and complications were recorded. RESULTS: There was no statistically significant difference in blood loss and duration of clamping between controls and BVS. Specific complications (9/21 in the control group vs 1/49 for the BVS group, p<0.00045) and length of hospital stay (14 days in the control group vs 11 days in the BVS group, p<0.014) were statistically lower in BVS group than in the controls, mainly due to prevention of bile duct leakages. CONCLUSIONS: Our data suggest that BVS may be particularly efficient to achieve bilistasis leading to the highest level of safety in performing hepatectomies. Further studies are now needed to confirm its superiority on the classical biliary ducts occlusion techniques.     

Adult living donor liver transplantation: living donation of the right liver lobe

Background Adult living donor liver transplantation (LDLT) has become a routine treatment option for patients waiting for liver transplantation. In European and North American countries, LDLT for adult recipients is mainly performed with right lobe grafts. Indications, when compared to deceased donor liver transplantation, are controversial. Materials and methods In our institution, patients suffering from hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhosis, non-resectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma, viral hepatitis associated cirrhosis, as well as cholestatic liver and biliary disease are considered good candidates for LDLT. Results In this overview, donor evaluation, graft selection, and the donor operation with special regard to operative techniques and strategies are discussed. For visualization, a 5-min video sequence of the standard donor operation as performed in our institution is attached. Conclusion Given the ongoing shortage of donor organs, adult LDLT has become a routine treatment option for patients waiting for liver transplantation. The associated inevitable risk for the healthy donor, however, remains ethically controversial. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (doi:) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.     

全肝MR灌注成像早期监测肝VX2肿瘤经皮酒精注射疗效的实验研究

目的研究全肝MR灌注成像（MRPI）早期监视兔肝VX2瘤经皮酒精注射（PEI）疗效的价值。方法新西兰大白兔10只，经开腹手术于肝内注射VX2肿瘤细胞悬液0．1ml，分别在种瘤后第2、3周进行MRT。WI、T2WI检查监视肿瘤生长情况。在种瘤后第3周时，于CT引导下，于肿瘤一侧的早期强化最明显处注射无水乙醇1.0ml，治疗1周后应用MRPI观察治疗效果。灌注参数包括：对比剂到达时间（T0）和最大上升斜率（ss），应用t检验比较治疗区与肿瘤未治疗区的灌注参数。结果10只兔肿瘤均种植成功，第3周时肿瘤直径（2．6±0．6）cm。治疗过程中3只兔死亡，PEI治疗1周后的治疗区呈无或低度强化。肿瘤未治区与治疗区的11D分别为（16．0±1．2）、（50，8±5．9）S，ss分别为38．9±2．2、6．0±1．2，差异均有统计学意义（t值分别为15．8、-39．6，P值均〈0．05）。常规T1 WI、T2 WI无法清晰显示治疗区与未治疗区的差异。结论全肝MRPI可以较敏感的早期监测PEI疗效，早期强化的消失可作为PEI治疗有效的标志。     

Liver resection without hilus preparation and with selective intrahepatic hilus stapling for benign tumors and liver metastasis

Background Nowadays, liver resection is a routine operative procedure in surgical centers, and strategies must be aimed at avoiding additional risk factors. Extrahepatic isolation of portal vein, hepatic artery and hepatic duct, as well as lymphadenectomy of the liver hilum are generally accepted steps of liver resection, even for metastatic and benign indications. Our primary aim was to analyze the feasibility, blood loss, blood transfusion requirements, incidence of complications, and outcome using the approach for intrahepatic devascularization leaving the extrahepatic hilus untouched. Materials and methods Thirty-eight consecutive patients with resection for metastases and benign liver tumors were selected. After hilar examination, the extrahepatic structures remain intact, and during parenchyma dissection, the whole right or left or the appropriate bi-segmental pedicle is isolated intrahepatically and then transected using a stapler device. Results The used technique was feasible in all cases, and no intra- or postoperative surgical complications were observed. To date, no tumor recurrence was found in the hilum during the follow-up period. Conclusion The intrahepatic pedicle stapling technique appears to be feasible and safe in liver resection. Hilar dissection can, thus, be avoided in liver metastasis and benign liver tumors.     

肝硬变门静脉高压及其合并症与肝移植

目的探讨肝硬变门静脉高压及其合并症对肝移植的影响及其治疗原则。方法对近年来有关肝硬变门静脉高压及其合并症对肝移植的影响的文献进行系统分析。结果肝硬变门静脉高压时脾肿大、脾功能亢进、门静脉血栓、门体分流、侧支循环等对肝移植手术产生不同程度的影响，增加了手术的难度和复杂性，术前和术中正确处理这些合并症，可有效提高肝移植的成功率。结论正确处理终末期肝硬变门静脉高压及其合并症，可拓宽肝移植的适应证、提高移植的成功率和远期疗效。     

Changes in International Normalized Ratio (INR) and Model for Endstage Liver Disease (MELD) Based on Selection of Clinical Laboratory

Priority for liver transplantation is based on the Model for Endstage Liver Disease (MELD) score, a mathematical function which includes international normalized ratio (INR). We present an analysis to determine the lab-to-lab variation in INR at 14 clinical laboratories across the United States. We performed a survey to identify representative clinical laboratories across the United States, where INR was measured in the determination of MELD score. Five 'standard' samples for INR were formulated and were sent to the 14 clinical laboratories to determine variation in INR and MELD score. Among the 14 clinical laboratories, the range in INR for the five samples was: sample 1 (1.2-2.0), sample 2 (1.4-2.5), sample 3 (1.7-3.4), sample 4 (1.9-3.7) and sample 5 (2.4-5.1). The range in calculated MELD score was: sample 1 (8-14), sample 2 (10-17), sample 3 (12-20), sample 4 (14-21) and sample 5 (16-25). The selection of the clinical laboratory used to determine INR may result in substantial changes in MELD score independent of severity-of-illness. These data suggest that further review of interlaboratory variation in MELD should be undertaken because of the potential impact on prioritization for liver transplantation.     

肝脏单形性上皮样血管平滑肌脂肪瘤的影像表现

目的提高对肝脏单形性上皮样血管平滑肌脂肪瘤（HMEA）影像表现的认识和诊断准确率。方法对经手术病理证实的4例HMEA进行回顾性分析，讨论影像表现和病理之间的联系。结果4例HMEA中，2例误诊为肝细胞癌，1例误诊为局灶性结节增生，1例诊断正确。影像表现主要为：（1）平扫呈等低或等稍高密度的HMEA2例，强化模式呈“快进慢出”。病理特点足瘤内有丰富的窦隙状薄壁分隔微血管网，无分化成熟的脂肪细胞，1例伴厚壁的血管。（2）平扫呈低密度或低信号的HMEA2例，强化模式呈“快进快出”，中央可见粗大的动脉。病理特点为瘤中央有畸形粗大厚壁的动脉，无脂肪细胞夹杂其间。结论HMEA影像表现与病理结构直接相关，根据影像表现结合临床资料可对该病作出初步诊断，但确诊仍依赖病理组织学检查。     

肝细胞肝癌肺转移灶FDG摄取的假阴性分析

目的评价18^F-FDG PET／CT探测原发性肝细胞肝癌（HCC）肺转移的价值，并分析肺转移灶FDG摄取假阴性的原因。方法32例经手术病理或临床随访证实为HCC肺转移的患者行18^F-FDG PET／CT检查，根据FDG摄取阳性或阴性分为2组：A组18例，肺转移灶表现为FDG摄取增高；B组14例，肺转移灶表现为无FDG摄取。结果32例HCC肺转移患者中，27例18^F-FDG PET／CT显像发现肝内高代谢病灶，12例伴发其他肝外转移，其中包括腹膜后淋巴结、肺门或纵隔淋巴结、骨骼转移。PET对最大径〈10mm的肺转移灶探测灵敏度为35．6％，对最大径≥10mm的肺转移灶探测灵敏度为63．6％，两者比较，差异有统计学意义（χ^2=4．712，P=0．03）。肺转移灶的FDG摄取变异较大，从无FDG摄取到少数病灶的显著FDG摄取，83．3％（25／30）摄取阳性的转移灶最大SUV（SUVmax）≤3。结论HCC肺转移灶FDG摄取假阴性率较高，除与病灶大小有关外，可能与原发病灶的病理特点有关。呼吸控制的薄层CT图像以及必要时增强CT对肺部小结节的检出非常重要，对CT显示小的肺结节病灶应严密随访。     

应用两种评分系统对409 例肝硬化和重型肝炎病例的评估分析

目的应用两种评分方法对409名肝硬化及重型肝炎患者进行评估比较，对两种评估结果及有关的上消化道出血及死亡等因素进行相关性分析。方法统计409名肝硬化及重型肝炎患者的相关资料，应用Child和MELD评分法分别计算后应用Chiss软件进行统计学分析。结果各种计算比较结果见表格。结论Child-Pugh分级法和MELD评分系统各有特点，将两种评分方式与多因素分析与经验有机结合，才是符合临床实际的判断严重肝病预后的较科学手段。