Title of article
PREANESTHETIC ASSESSMENT OF THE PATIENT WITH HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA
Author/Authors
Alphonso, Carlo SAUSHEC Brooke Army Med, USA , Cheng, Franklin University of Texas Medical Branch(UTMB), USA , Kaye, Alan David Louisiana State University - Health Science Center - Department of Anesthesiology, USA
From page
649
To page
658
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common cause of cancer-related death worldwide. The incidence of HCC in the United States has steadily increased over the last two decades. As such, a growing number of surgical candidates are afflicted with HCC. Advanced HCC causes destruction of normal functioning hepatic parenchyma eventually leading to a reduction in drug metabolism and clotting factor production, both of which can lead to anesthetic complications during surgery.
Journal title
Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology
Journal title
Middle East Journal of Anesthesiology
Record number
2635381
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