Predicting infarction within the diffusion-weighted imaging lesion: does the mean transit time have added value?
Despite the relatively small samples, this study suggests that adding MTT (perfusion-weighted imaging) may improve infarct prediction not only as already known outside, but also within, DWI lesions.
Laparoscopic hepatectomy is a developing and safe technique in a select group of patients including those with malignancies, resulting in short hospital stays, rapid return to normal diet, full mobility and minimal morbidity with acceptable oncological parameters. This study is not comparative in nature, but provides evidence to support further investigation and establishment of this new technique for liver resection.