Prognostic significance of combined α-fetoprotein and CA19-9 for hepatocellular carcinoma after hepatectomy

Abstract Background The prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) varies considerably among patients with the same disease stage and characteristics, and only about two thirds show high levels of α-fetoprotein (AFP), a common prognostic indicator for HCC. Here, we assessed whether the combination...

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Main Authors: Jie Zhang, Shang Dong Qin, Yan Li, Fei Lu, Wen Feng Gong, Jian Hong Zhong, Liang Ma, Jing Fei Zhao, Guo Hua Zhan, Peng Zhan Li, Bin Song, Bang De Xiang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-10-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12957-022-02806-9