Combined left hepatectomy with fenestration and using a harmonic scalpel, fibrin glue and closed suction drainage to prevent bile leakage and ascites in the management of symptomatic polycystic liver disease: a case report

Kosmidis, C; Efthimiadis, C; Anthimidis, G; Levva, S; Prousalidis, J; Papapolychroniadis, K; Fachantidis, E

dc.contributor.author	Kosmidis, C	en
dc.contributor.author	Efthimiadis, C	en
dc.contributor.author	Anthimidis, G	en
dc.contributor.author	Levva, S	en
dc.contributor.author	Prousalidis, J	en
dc.contributor.author	Papapolychroniadis, K	en
dc.contributor.author	Fachantidis, E	en
dc.date.accessioned	2014-03-01T01:57:44Z
dc.date.available	2014-03-01T01:57:44Z
dc.date.issued	2009	en
dc.identifier.uri	https://dspace.lib.ntua.gr/xmlui/handle/123456789/28505
dc.subject	Case Report	en
dc.subject	Liver Disease	en
dc.subject	Liver Resection	en
dc.subject	Surgical Technique	en
dc.subject	Surgical Treatment	en
dc.subject	Ultrasound	en
dc.title	Combined left hepatectomy with fenestration and using a harmonic scalpel, fibrin glue and closed suction drainage to prevent bile leakage and ascites in the management of symptomatic polycystic liver disease: a case report	en
heal.type	journalArticle	en
heal.identifier.primary	10.4076/1752-1947-3-7442	en
heal.identifier.secondary	http://dx.doi.org/10.4076/1752-1947-3-7442	en
heal.publicationDate	2009	en
heal.abstract	INTRODUCTION: Surgical treatment is the usual therapy for patients with polycystic liver disease and with severe symptoms, yet the results of surgery are often disappointing and the optimal surgical approach is uncertain. CASE PRESENTATION: We present the case of a 41-year-old Greek woman who underwent combined left hepatectomy with fenestration for symptomatic polycystic liver disease using ultrasound scalpel, fibrin glue	en
heal.journalName	Journal of Medical Case Reports	en
dc.identifier.doi	10.4076/1752-1947-3-7442	en