Transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma: A review of techniques
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Transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is common cancer in the world. Hepatitis B/C or alcoholic cirrhosis is usually underlying condition. Surgical resection is curative treatment for small HCC, however most patients usually present when advanced or inoperable disease. Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) is most common alternative treatment for early and advanced HCC. Curative treatment is possible...
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عنوان ژورنال: World Journal of Hepatology
سال: 2014
ISSN: 1948-5182
DOI: 10.4254/wjh.v6.i12.844