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Risk of tumour progression in early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma after radiofrequency ablation.

Authors :
Fernandes, M. L.
Lin, C.-C.
Lin, C.-J.
Chen, W.-T.
Lin, S.-M.
Source :
British Journal of Surgery; Jul2009, Vol. 96 Issue 7, p756-762, 7p
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article focuses on the findings of a study concerning the risk of tumour progression in early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma after radiofrequency ablation. It mentions that the cumulative probability of tumour progression beyond the criteria and factors associated with tumour progression were failure to achieve primary technique effectiveness. Moreover, the study provides clinicians with an objective risk of tumour progression beyond the Milan criteria.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00071323
Volume :
96
Issue :
7
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
British Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
43252938
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.6645