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Are Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma and Portal Vein Tumour Thrombosis Candidates For Liver Transplantation? by Dharmanna Rathod is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document discusses the debate on whether patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and portal vein tumor thrombosis (PVTT) should be considered candidates for liver transplantation (LT). Proponents argue that successful downstaging can lead to improved survival outcomes compared to palliative therapies, while opponents highlight the poor quality of evidence and low survival rates associated with LT in this context. The authors conclude that more robust evidence and standardized protocols are needed b
- Author
- Dharmanna Rathod
- Language
- EN