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Transplantation Technologies & Research

ISSN: 2161-0991

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Ramón Charco


Spain

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  • Editorial
    Salvage Liver Transplantation for HCC: An Old Story without Consensus?
    Author(s): Gonzalo Sapisochin and Ramón CharcoGonzalo Sapisochin and Ramón Charco

    Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common liver tumor is a leading cause of mortality, accounting for more than 1 million deaths annually. Most HCC are diagnosed in association with liver cirrhosis, with the main risk factors being hepatitis B and C and alcohol abuse. In the past, HCC was diagnosed at advanced stages; no treatment could be applied and the prognosis was poor. Fortunately, as a result of screening programs in high-risk populations, patients with HCC are now diagnosed at an early stage, and up to 30% can be considered for a curative treatment. These curative treatments include liver resection (LR), liver transplantation (LT) and percutaneous ablation [1]. LT is the most effective treatment for patients with HCC since it removes the tumor and surrounding cirrhotic tissue, the main risk factor for the development of new tumors. Following the Milan criteria (single tu.. Read More»
    DOI: 10.4172/2161-0991.1000106e

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