Discharge Instructions: Liver Resection
You have had a liver resection. Here are instructions on what to do when you get home.
You have had a liver resection. Here are instructions on what to do when you get home.
A liver resection is surgery to remove a part of the liver. It’s most often done to remove cancerous (malignant) tumors in the liver.
At home, you need to take good care of your catheter. A catheter has a high risk of infection. You must take extra care to protect it from germs.
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Some people get a fever in the hours after transfusion. This usually isn’t serious but if you have other symptoms along with it, it may be more serious.
You’ve recently had a blood transfusion. A blood transfusion may be done when you have lost blood because of an injury or during surgery. It can also be done because of diseases or conditions that affect the blood.
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