[Primary malignant hepatic tumors other than hepatocarcinoma or cholangiocarcinoma. A series of cases].

Background: There are several types of primary malignant hepatic tumors (PMHT) other than hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and cholangiocarcinoma (CC): they are infrequent and poorly known. Imaging studies could help characterize the lesions and may guide the diagnosis. However, the definitive diagnosis of PMHT is made by pathology.

[Surgical complications in cirrhotic patients. Analysis of 102 cases].

Background: Cirrhotic patients have an increased surgical risk due to potential intra and postoperative complications.

Aim: To describe the clinical characteristics and surgical complications of cirrhotic patients undergoing surgery in a Chilean university hospital.

Patients And Methods: Review of medical records of 102 cirrhotic patients aged 60 ± 11 years (52% males) who underwent elective or urgency surgery at an university hospital between 2010 and 2016.