Peritoneoscopic diagnosis of liver surface--using a new code number system--.

A new peritoneoscopic classification of liver surface using a three digit code was developed. The first digit represents the lobular change from normal structure to nodules. The second digit represents the size of the nodule and the internodular distance. The third digit represents the pathological findings, such as inflammation, degeneration, necrosis or regeneration. Furthermore, peritoneoscopic findings of necrosis of lobular size around the portal vein and patchy markings of the liver were presented. These findings were the most prominent in the course of hepatitis progression to cirrhosis.