Survival benefit of hepatic resection versus transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Survival benefit of hepatic resection versus transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma with portal vein tumor thrombus: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Background No consensus treatment has been reached for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT). Hepatic resection (HR) and transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) have been recommended as effective options, but which is better remains unclear. This meta-analysis...

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Main Authors: Xiu-Ping Zhang, Kang Wang, Nan Li, Cheng-Qian Zhong, Xu-Biao Wei, Yu-Qiang Cheng, Yu-Zhen Gao, Han Wang, Shu-Qun Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Hepatic resection
Transarterial chemoembolization
Hepatocellular carcinoma
Portal vein tumor thrombus
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-017-3895-z

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