Annals of surgery
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Multicenter Study
Potential value of contrast-enhanced intraoperative ultrasonography during partial hepatectomy for metastases: an essential investigation before resection?
The aim of the study was to assess the clinical value of contrast-enhanced intraoperative ultrasound (CE-IOUS) as a novel tool in the hepatic staging of patients undergoing liver resection. ⋯ These preliminary results suggest CE-IOUS is an essential tool prior to liver resection for metastases.