Pitfalls in surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma: How successful is it in the real world?

Background/Aims Surveillance for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with ultrasound in high-risk populations is generally believed to improve opportunities for treatment. However, tumors are still missed due to various factors. This study explores success versus failure of HCC surveillance. Methods This...

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Main Authors: Linda L. Wong, Ruel J. Reyes, Sandi A. Kwee, Brenda Y. Hernandez, Sumodh C. Kalathil, Naoky C. Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Association for the Study of the Liver 2017-09-01
Series:Clinical and Molecular Hepatology
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Online Access:http://e-cmh.org/upload/pdf/cmh-2017-0008.pdf