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

NCT01234714 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 84

Last updated 2012-02-08

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Summary

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.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Non-invasive Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Conventional pre-operative MRI

PROCEDURE

Major liver resection

Hepatectomy of \>= 3 liver segments

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Zurich

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Dimitri A Raptis, MD, MSc · University Hospital Zurich, Department of Visceral and Transplant Surgery, Zurich, Switzerland

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-10-31
Primary Completion
2010-12-31
Completion
2011-07-31

Countries

  • Switzerland

Study Locations

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