Randomized clinical trial of the impact of insulin therapy on liver function in patients undergoing major liver resection
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Hassanain, Mazen; Metrakos, Peter P.; Fisette, A.; Doi, Suhail; Schricker, T.; Lattermann, R.; Carvalho, G.; Wykes, L.; Molla, H.; Cianflone, K.
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Background: Postoperative liver dysfunction is the major source of morbidity and mortality in patients undergoing partial hepatectomy. This study tested the benefits of a metabolic support protocol based on insulin infusion, for reducing liver dysfunction following hepatic resection. Methods: Consecutive consenting patients scheduled for liver resection were randomized to receive preoperative dextrose infusion followed by insulin therapy using the hyperinsulinaemic normoglycaemic clamp...[Show more]
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Date published: | 2013 |
Type: | Journal article |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1885/102696 |
Source: | British Journal of Surgery |
DOI: | 10.1002/bjs.9034 |
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