Pre ‐operative predictors of early recurrence/mortality including the role of inflammatory indices in patients undergoing partial hepatectomy for spontaneously ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma

ConclusionsTumor size  >  10 cm, free tumor rupture, and an AFP >  200 ng/mL were useful predictors in avoiding “futile surgery” in patients with srHCC undergoing a partial hepatectomy. Preoperative inflammatory markers appear to be less useful as predictors of early recurrence/mortality in this cohort of patients.

Source: Journal of Surgical Oncology - November 6, 2018 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Darren W Chua, KOH Ye Xin, LIEW Yi Xin, Chung ‐Yip Chan, Ser‐Yee Lee, Peng‐Chung Cheow, Pierce K Chow, Alexander Y Chung, London L Ooi, Brian KP Goh Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research