Hepatic Segrnentectomy on Primary Liver Cancer with Situs Inversus Totalis
1996
Hepatic Segmentectomy on Primary Liver Cancer with Situs Inversus Totalis
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): W. Kamiiike, T. Itakura, H. Tanaka, N. Hatanaka, M. Nakamuro, M. Miyata, H. Izumi
Primary Institution: National Federation of Health Insurance Osaka Central Hospital
Conclusion
The surgery was successful and the patient is doing well 32 months after the operation.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient had elevated levels of alpha-fetoprotein indicating liver cancer.
- The surgery was uncomplicated and the patient had a good recovery.
- Preoperative examination and intraoperative ultrasonography helped in the surgical procedure.
Takeaway
A woman with a rare condition called situs inversus totalis had a part of her liver removed due to cancer, and the surgery went well.
Methodology
The surgery was performed using intraoperative ultrasonography to guide the resection of the liver segment.
Limitations
The case report is based on a single patient, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 69-year-old Japanese woman with a history of liver cirrhosis.
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