Effect of transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt on transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis

PURPOSEHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) usually occurs accompanied by portal hypertension. Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is recommended as an effective treatment in HCC. Recent studies had conflicting results regarding the effectiveness and safety of TACE for HCC in patients with tra...

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Main Authors: Xi Chen, Zhen-Kang Qiu, Guo-Bao Wang, Xin-Lin Chen, Fu-Jun Zhang, Fei Gao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Publishing House 2021-09-01
Series:Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology
Online Access: http://www.dirjournal.org/archives/archive-detail/article-preview/effect-of-transjugular-intrahepatic-portosystemic-/54051