Validation of the Hepatocellular Carcinoma Early detection Screening (HES) algorithm in a Cohort of Veterans with Cirrhosis

Early detection of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) through surveillance reduces mortality associated with this cancer. Guidelines recommend HCC surveillance every 6 months for patients with cirrhosis, via ultrasonography, with or without measurement of serum level of alpha fetoprotein (AFP).

Source: Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology - December 14, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Nabihah Tayob, Israel Christie, Peter Richardson, Ziding Feng, Donna L. White, Jessica Davila, Douglas A. Corley, Fasiha Kanwal, Hashem B. El-Serag Source Type: research