Symptom relief and quality of life after combined partial hepatectomy and cyst fenestration in highly symptomatic polycystic liver disease.

Background: Polycystic liver disease can cause severe symptomatic hepatomegaly. Combined partial hepatectomy and cyst fenestration can be performed to reduce liver volume and symptom burden. We aimed to assess change in symptom relief and quality of life 6 months after partial hepatectomy and cyst fenestration in polycystic liver disease patients.

Patient safety first... a California partnership for health.

Background: In California in 2009, Anthem Blue Cross joined forces with three regional hospital associations (RHAs) and an independent evaluator in an initial three-year, $6-million effort to address patient safety.

Methods: During Phase 1 of the Patient Safety First..