• Department of Hepatic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Harbin Medical University, Harbin 150086, Heilongjiang Province, China;
ZENGZhao-lin, Email: zengzhaolin@sina.com
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Objective To summarize the progress and clinical application of portal vein embolization (PVE). Methods Domestic and international publications about the PVE were retrieved and reviewed. Results PVE could effectively increase the perioperative security when selected at the appropriate time during liver resection surgery. However, there were some disputes on the best choice of the PVE in material, the use of dosage, and the clinical operation method. Conclusions PVE as a method to induce liver to compensation, has a prominent role in increasing liver subtotal security, and improving the survival rate of patients. But it needs to be researched further to improve technique to promote future liver remnant hyperplasia compensatory faster and better.

Citation: LIZhi-peng, ZENGZhao-lin. Clinical Application and Progress of Portal Vein Embolization. CHINESE JOURNAL OF BASES AND CLINICS IN GENERAL SURGERY, 2014, 21(3): 378-382. doi: 10.7507/1007-9424.20140092 Copy

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