How to prioritize patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) for liver transplantation (LT) remains controversial. This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of a policy for prioritizing HCC patients according to their response to pre-LT therapy.

Response to therapy as a criterion for awarding priority to patients with hepatocellular carcinoma awaiting liver transplantation

CARRARO, Amedeo;
2010-01-01

Abstract

How to prioritize patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) for liver transplantation (LT) remains controversial. This study was designed to assess the effectiveness of a policy for prioritizing HCC patients according to their response to pre-LT therapy.
2010
Adult; Aged; Biopsy; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular; Female; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Liver Neoplasms; Male; Middle Aged; Prospective Studies; Survival Rate; Treatment Outcome; Health Priorities; Liver Transplantation; Patient Selection; Waiting Lists
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