Effects of propofol versus isoflurane on liver function after open thoracotomy.
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2014-09-17
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Anesthetic agents and type of surgery may contribute to postoperative hepatic injury Inhalational anesthetics have been associated with hepatic dysfunction after surgery however propofol is expected to have a lower potential for postoperative liver injury This prospective double blind randomized clinical study was planned to determine whether postoperative liver function differs after anesthesia with isoflurane and total intravenous anesthesia with propofol in patients undergoing a posterolateral thoracotomy