OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of pancreatoduodenectomy on hepatic fat content, hepatic CT attenuation was evaluated after pancreatoduodenectomy. CONCLUSION: Pancreatoduodenectomy had a significant influence on hepatic fat content and was associated with frequent occurrence of hepatic steatosis, which was easily recognized with CT.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of pancreatoduodenectomy on hepatic fat content, hepatic CT attenuation was evaluated after pancreatoduodenectomy. CONCLUSION: Pancreatoduodenectomy had a significant influence on hepatic fat content and was associated with frequent occurrence of hepatic steatosis, which was easily recognized with CT.
Authors: Sun Choon Song; Seong Ho Choi; Dong Wook Choi; Jin Seok Heo; Woo Seok Kim; Min Jung Kim Journal: World J Gastroenterol Date: 2011-08-28 Impact factor: 5.742