Researchers have created a novel preoperative model to predict posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF B+C) using a combination of the aspartate aminotransferase to platelet ratio (APRI) and albumin-bilirubin grade (ALBI). This APRI+ALBI-based multivariable model (MVM) demonstrated an impressive predictive accuracy with an AUC of 0.77. It also proved to be just as effective as more expensive and time-consuming liver function tests, such as ICG clearance and ALICE. To make risk assessment universally accessible, they’ve developed a smartphone app for easy calculations, offering a cost-effective solution for liver surgery candidates.
Journal Article by Santol J, Kim S (…) Starlinger P et 32 al. in Ann Surg
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