Platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio in the setting of liver transplantation for hepatocellular cancer: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

CONCLUSION: Pre-transplant high PLR values are connected with an increased risk of post-operative recurrence of hepatocellular cancer. More studies are needed for better clarify the biological mechanisms of this results.
PMID: 29686473 [PubMed - in process]

Source: World Journal of Gastroenterology : WJG - April 21, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Lai Q, Melandro F, Larghi Laureiro Z, Giovanardi F, Ginanni Corradini S, Ferri F, Hassan R, Rossi M, Mennini G Tags: World J Gastroenterol Source Type: research