Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Referral to a Transplantation Unit

Conclusions HCC is a rare, very aggressive tumor in children who has a very poor prognosis. Our results suggest the need for new strategies. Early referral of all cases to highly specialized centers with a liver transplant unit and perhaps a more liberal use of LT, even for selected, apparently resectable cases, are possible options. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: European Journal of Pediatric Surgery - October 9, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Triana, Paloma Dore, Mariela Romo, Martha Mu ñoz Gomez, Javier Jimenez Gal án, Alba Sánchez Hernandez, Francisco Moreno, Ane M. Andres Encinas, Jose Luis Martinez, Leopoldo Santamaria, Manuel Lopez Tags: Original Article Source Type: research