Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) tends to invade the intrahepatic vasculature, especially the portal vein. The presence of portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT) in patients with HCC is one of the most significant factors for a poor prognosis. The presence of macroscopic PVTT in patients with HCC is also a significant factor for poor prognosis, with a median survival of
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1254 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | Annals of Surgical Oncology |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - May 2009 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery
- Oncology