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This is the Scientific Surgery Archive, which contains all randomized clinical trials in surgery that have been identified by searching the top 50 English language medical journal issues since January 1998. Compiled by Jonothan J. Earnshaw, former Editor-in-Chief, BJS

Hepatic cytoprotective effect of ischemic and anesthetic preconditioning before liver resection when using intermittent vascular inflow occlusion: a randomized clinical trial. Surgery 2015; 157: 249-259.

Published: 14th April 2015

Authors: Rodriguez A, Taura P, Domingo MIG, Herrero E, Camps J, Forcada P et al. et al.

Conclusion

This study included 106 patients undergoing hepatic resection with intermittent clamping. Two preconditioning methods were tested, but neither improved postoperative liver function or morbidity compared with controls.

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