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World J Hepatol. May 27, 2014; 6(5): 347-357
Published online May 27, 2014. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v6.i5.347
Published online May 27, 2014. doi: 10.4254/wjh.v6.i5.347
Table 3 Type and frequency of complications reported following central hepatectomy
| Type of complication1 | Number reported (n = 200) | Frequency (%) |
| Surgical complications | ||
| Bile leakage/biloma | 36 | 18 |
| Intra-abdominal abscess | 16 | 8 |
| Wound infection | 7 | 3.5 |
| Bleeding | 4 | 2 |
| Intestinal perforation | 1 | 0.5 |
| Medical complications | ||
| Pleural effusion/empyema | 62 | 31 |
| Ascites | 29 | 14.5 |
| Pneumonia/pulmonary infection | 13 | 6.5 |
| Pulmonary edema | 6 | 3 |
| Fever | 4 | 2 |
| Upper gastrointestinal bleeding | 3 | 1.5 |
| Urinary tract infection | 3 | 1.5 |
| Transient hepatic dysfunction/ prolonged jaundice | 3 | 1.5 |
| Hepatic necrosis/liver failure | 3 | 1.5 |
| Acute renal failure | 2 | 1 |
| Stroke | 1 | 0.5 |
| Arrhythmia | 1 | 0.5 |
| Deep vein thrombosis | 1 | 0.5 |
| Other (not specified) | 4 | 2 |
- Citation: Lee SY. Central hepatectomy for centrally located malignant liver tumors: A systematic review. World J Hepatol 2014; 6(5): 347-357
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5182/full/v6/i5/347.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4254/wjh.v6.i5.347