Urata et al developed an equation for estimating liver volume based on body surface area (BSA). The authors are from Shinshu University in Japan.
Parameters:
(1) liver volume in mL
(2) body surface area in square meters
estimated liver volume in mL =
= (706.2 * (BSA)) + 2.4
where:
• The average density of the liver is 1.060, but this can vary considerably based on the amount of fatty change and/or fibrosis present.
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Specialty: Gastroenterology
