Liver Fat Quantification by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - Prediction of Postoperative Complications

Liver Fat Quantification by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI): A Novel Tool for Prediction of Postoperative Complications After Major Liver Resection?

The purpose of this study is to objectively quantify liver fat content (LFC) by Magnetic Resonant Imaging (MRI) prior to major liver surgery, and to investigate its association with post-operative complications.

Lack of agreement exists among expert pathologists in the standard histological assessment of hepatic steatosis on biopsy. The impact of different grades of steatosis on postoperative complications after major liver resection remains controversial.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Major liver resection (>= 3 resected segments).
• Patients that received a pre-operative Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Patient over 18 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients that underwent liver surgery but < 3 segments were resected (e.g. wedge liver resection).
• Patient that did not receive a pre-operative MRI
• Patient age less than 18 years of age.