Nishio et al developed a model for predicting posthepatectomy liver failure (PHLF)based on liver stiffness. The authors are from Kyoto University in Japan.
Patient selection: post-partial hepatectomy for hepatocellular carcinoma
Outcome: ISGLS posthepatic failure grade B or C
Parameters:
(1) Vs in m/s, measured using acoustic radio force impulse (ARFI)