18F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT as an independent predictor for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma combined with major portal vein tumor thrombus.

Conclusion: SUVmax was an independent predictor for RFS and OS of patients suffering from both HCC and mPVTT. L ow SUVmax could serve as an effective factor for selecting candidates with low recurrence risks and for helping with improving patient survival after surgical resection. PMID: 32676477 [PubMed]
Source: Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research - Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Surg Treat Res Source Type: research