Changes in the Epidemiology of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Carinthia, Austria, 2012-2023.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths and remains a major burden on healthcare systems worldwide. The incidence of HCC continues to rise globally, despite preventative efforts being made.

Aims

This study aimed to investigate epidemiological changes observed in the etiology and survival outcomes of HCC patients at Klinikum Klagenfurt am Wörthersee between 2012 and 2023.

Methods

This was a retrospective, single-center cohort study. Two time-periods (2012-2017 and 2018-2023) were created to enable comparison between the respective intervals. IBM SPSS was used to analyze statistical data.

Results

More patients were diagnosed with HCC during the second time period (n = 128, n = 148). The median

SUBMITTER: Hucke F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10649038 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature