Disparities in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Outcomes at Safety Net Hospitals Are Greatest in Patients with Child B Cirrhosis Who Have Not Undergone Screening

Previous studies have demonstrated worse survival in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients treated at safety net hospitals (SNH). We hypothesized that outcome disparities between SNH patients and their affiliated academic centers (ACAD) may vary by degree of cirrhosis at presentation.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Surgical oncology Source Type: research