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Uncertainty regarding the liver’s tolerance for resection always occurs whenever there is physical deviation from the norm. A methodical consideration of individual physical characteristics helps to assess the liver accurately. Following are some general guidelines we use to judge the vitality of the liver and its potential for resection.
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Selby, R., Madariaga, J.R., Iwatsuki, S. (1994). Liver resectability based on physical characteristics. In: Sugarbaker, P.H. (eds) Hepatobiliary Cancer. Cancer Treatment and Research, vol 69. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4615-2604-9_23
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