Limited liver resection of a giant hepatic hemangioma is based on graft
to recipient weight ratio, a case report
Abstract
Aims: Major or limited liver resection of giant benign or malignant
tumor is clinically challenging relating residual liver volume to. Here
we reported a case of limited liver resection basing on graft to
recipient weight ratio. Methods: A giant hepatic hemangioma was detected
in a 36 year-old female patient using ultrasound and computerized
tomography. His normal liver to total volume ratio was about 20%. We
calculated that her remnant liver to body weight ratio was 1.61%,
sufficient to support her body, so limited liver resection was
conducted. Results: The patient went through a uneventful recovery, she
was discharged home 11 days after liver resection and has been well on
regular followup. Conclusions: Limited liver resection is feasible in
technique following graft to recipient weight ratio.