Salvage Versus Primary Liver Transplantation for Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Do Both Strategies Yield Similar Outcomes?

P, Bhangui; MA, Allard; E, Vibert; D, Cherqui; G, Pelletier; AS, Cunha; C, Guettier; JC, Vallee; F, Saliba; H, Bismuth; D, Samuel; D, Castaing; R, Adam

doi:10.1097/sla.0000000000001442

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Salvage Versus Primary Liver Transplantation for Early Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Do Both Strategies Yield Similar Outcomes?

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Bhangui P

Allard MA

Vibert E

Abstract

<h4>Background data</h4>In compensated cirrhotics with early hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC-cirr), upfront liver resection (LR) and salvage liver transplantation (SLT) in case of recurrence may have outcomes comparable to primary LT (PLT).<h4>Objective</h4>An intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis compari...

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