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Key Points 1 Minor liver biochemical test abnormalities are common after surgery; overt liver dysfunction is uncommon but more likely if the patient has preexisting liver disease. 2 Hepatic blood flow is reduced by anesthesia, blood loss, and other hemodynamic…
Key Points 1 Reflecting the liver’s diverse functions, the colloquial term liver function tests (LFTs) includes true tests of hepatic synthetic function (e.g., serum albumin), tests of excretory function (e.g., serum bilirubin), and tests that reflect hepatic necroinflammatory activity (e.g.,…