Clinical risk factors for portal hypertension-related complications in systemic therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma
Kisako Fujiwara,
Takayuki Kondo,
Kentaro Fujimoto
et al.
Abstract:Background
During systemic therapy, the management of portal hypertension (PH)-related complications is vital. This study aimed to clarify factors associated with the incidence and exacerbation of PH-related complications, including the usefulness of contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) in the management of PH-related complications during systemic therapy.
Methods
A total of 669 patients who received systemic therapy as first-line treatment (443 pa… Show more
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