Noninvasive Liver Tests Identify Surgical Risks in CRLM Patients

Noninvasive tests for liver fibrosis can predict complications in colorectal liver metastases surgery.

High fib-4 index or SAFE score correlates with greater postoperative complication rates.
Analysis involved 107 patients, with findings validated in a separate cohort of 277.

Preoperative fibrosis assessment should be standard to optimize surgical outcomes.

Journal Article by Tuffs C, Marg O (…) Strowitzki MJ et 11 al. in Ann Surg Oncol

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