Segment 4 and the left lateral segment regeneration pattern after resection of the middle hepatic vein in a living donor right hepatectomy

ConclusionsRegeneration of S4 is impaired in MHV+ donors. Caution should be taken when considering MHV removal on donors with dominant S4, especially on those with potential increased demand for liver regeneration, such as males, higher BMI and a smaller RLV.

Source: HPB: official journal of the International Hepato Pancreat Biliary Association - September 12, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nir Lubezky, Irina Oyfe, Alan G Contreras, Juan P Rocca, Dianne LaPointe Rudow, Tara Keegan, Bashir Taouli, Leona Kim‐Schluger, Sander Florman, Thomas Schiano, Marcelo Facciuto Tags: Original Article Source Type: research