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: Annie Wang, Rachel M. Lee, Maria Citarella Russell, Adam Charles Yopp, Emily Leah Ryon, Neha Goel, Sommer V. Luu, Cary Hsu, Eric Jay Silberfein, Ann Yeelin Lee Tags: Surgical oncology Source Type: research
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