Kaicai Liu, Xiaomin Zheng, Jiaying Dai, Changlong Hou, Dong Lu, Bensheng Zhao, Shiwu Yin, Guoxiang Wang, Qisheng Cao, Bo Jiang, Songxue Gao, Xudong Huang, Jun Xie, Yudong Zhang, Shuangsheng Li, Aiwu Zhang, Wei Yang, Song Wang, Yulin Tan, Wanyin Shi, Weifu Lv, Xingwang Wu
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES: Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) plus molecular targeted therapies has emerged as the main approach for treating hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT). A robust model for outcome prediction and risk stratification of recommended TACE plus molecular targeted therapies candidates is lacking. We aimed to develop an easy-to-use tool specifically for these patients. METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on 384 patients with HCC and PVTT who underwent TACE plus molecular targeted therapies at 16 different institutions...
March 19, 2024: Academic Radiology