Transarterial chemoembolization plus stent placement for hepatocellular carcinoma with main portal vein tumor thrombosis: A meta-analysis
Wei-Fan Sui,
Jian-Yun Li,
Jian-Hua Fu
Abstract:BACKGROUND
Portal vein tumor thrombus is an important indicator of poor prognosis in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. Transarterial chemoembolization is recommended as the standard first-line therapy for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Portal vein stent placement is a safe and effective therapy for promptly restoring flow and relieving portal hypertension caused by tumor thrombus.
AIM
To assess the clinical significance of transarterial chemoembolization plus stent p… Show more
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