UNLABELLED BACKGROUND This report presents a detailed description of hepatic architecture in 46 amphibian livers by light microscopy, and extensively discusses the phylogenetic viewpoint. RESULTS The 46 amphibian livers showed a variety of histological features, but anurans were the same as in mammalian livers. The hepatocyte-sinusoidal structures of the amphibian livers were classified in...

OBJECTIVE We aimed to systematically evaluate the influence of preoperative transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for resectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) on long-term prognosis and perioperative safety. MATERIALS AND METHODS Databases including PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Wanfang, CNKI, VIP data were searched, combined with Manual Retrieval and Cited Reference Search to collect the publi...

The most common initial strategy for treatment of severe liver trauma is damage control in which hemostasis is achieved by perihepatic gauze packing and/or vascular embolization. However, we encounter patients in whom this strategy alone is not adequate. We have applied the principles of Glissonean pedicle transection, a technique that was originally devised to ensure safe and quick performance...

A 32-year-old man with graft loss due to chronic rejection received a 2nd kidney allograft from a living donor in the left iliac fossa, while the 1st was left in the contralateral side. An episode of acute rejection occurred at 1 month, resolved by steroid therapy. The 2nd allograft developed chronic allograft nephropathy, resulting in graft failure after 30 months of retransplant. Contrast-enh...

BACKGROUND A 70-year-old male approximately 3 years after laparoscopic cholecystectomy presented to his primary care physician with a 4-month history of generalized malaise. METHODS A workup included magnetic resonance imaging that revealed a perihepatic abscess. The patient underwent ultrasound-guided drainage, with the removal of 1400 mL of purulent fluid and placement of 2 drains. Computed...

Background: Focused assessment with sonography for trauma (FAST) is a limited ultrasound examination directed solely at identifying the presence of free intraperitoneal or pericardial fluid. In context traumatic injury, fluid usually due to hemorrhage and contributes circulation. Performed in room by properly trained credentialed staff, it allows timely diagnosis potentially life-threatening de...

The frequency that multiple different subtypes of hepatitis C virus (HCV) simultaneously infect a given individual is controversial. To address this question, heteroduplex mobility analysis (HMA) of portions of the HCV core and envelope 1 region was optimized for sensitive and specific detection of mixtures of HCV genomes of different genotype or subtype. Using the standard HCV genotyping appro...

BACKGROUND AND AIM Although Pyogenic Liver Abscess (PLA) has lower mortality rate in recent years due to the broad spectrum antibiotic usage, developed imaging techniques and improved intensive care services, it is still a potentially fatal disease. The objective of this study is to examine the treatment methods and our case load with the current literature. MATERIALS AND METHODS Of 55 patien...

BACKGROUND Despite continuous advances in traumatology, juxtahepatic venous injuries are still the most difficult and deadly form of liver trauma. Most deaths result from exsanguination, and reported mortality ranges from 50% to 80%. This is an evaluation on our experience with the management of this high mortality injury following a refined operative strategy. METHODS This is a retrospective...