Development of Hepatic Steatosis After Pancreatoduodenectomy

Abstract

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.