Role of nonneoplastic PVT in the natural history of patients with cirrhosis and first diagnosis of HCC
Marco Senzolo,
Sarah Shalaby,
Marco Grasso
et al.
Abstract:Background & Aims:
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) can increase the risk of non-neoplastic portal vein thrombosis (PVT) in cirrhosis. However, natural history of PVT and its prognostic role in HCC patients are unknown.
Approach & Results:
Consecutive cirrhotic HCC patients undergoing laparoscopic ablation were retrospectively evaluated and followed-up to 36 months. HCC and PVT characteristics and evolution were reviewed. PVT was categorized accor… Show more
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