Enhanced inflammatory cytokine production at ischemia/reperfusion in human liver resection.

Abstract

These observations suggest that overproduction of acute reactant cytokines (interleukin-6 from the portal system and interleukin-8 from the systemic circulation) in hepatic ischemia/reperfusion relates positively with postoperative hepatocyte injury in humans. We propose that hepatectomy done under a prolonged continuous inflow occlusion should be reconsidered when an enhanced generation of acute cytokines is anticipated, especially in case of a markedly high portal pressure during hepatic pedicle clamping.