1969
DOI: 10.1097/00000658-196901000-00010
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Metabolic Changes Following Major Hepatic Resection

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“…This confirms the findings of others.18 21 Though it has been estimated that replacement of liver mass may take as long as four to six months after partial hepatectomy18 I' recent reports suggest that the process may be much more rapid, and especially so in the first 7 to 14 days after operation.14 a9 Exact measurements of the rate of regeneration of the liver in man are difficult to obtain. Pack et al 22 suggested that growth may be as rapid as 50 g or more a day.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 66%
“…This confirms the findings of others.18 21 Though it has been estimated that replacement of liver mass may take as long as four to six months after partial hepatectomy18 I' recent reports suggest that the process may be much more rapid, and especially so in the first 7 to 14 days after operation.14 a9 Exact measurements of the rate of regeneration of the liver in man are difficult to obtain. Pack et al 22 suggested that growth may be as rapid as 50 g or more a day.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 66%
“…The cyclic changes in basic liver function were similar to those described by others after major hepatic resection [8,9,[11][12][13][14]. Prompt resumption of a healthful diet was probably the most important factor in our patient's recovery.…”
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confidence: 84%
“…Studies in both cirrhotic and noncirrhotic adults have shown that biochemical liver function tests (LFTs) return to normal within weeks of major liver resection [1][2][3][4] and that liver size approaches 80% to 90% of its original volume within 6 months [3][4][5]. Liver regeneration is faster and more complete in noncirrhotics compared with those with cirrhosis.…”
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