Factors Influencing Surveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, and a rising cause of cancer mortality in the U.S. Liver cirrhosis is the major risk factor for HCC. Surveillance of persons with cirrhosis facilitates early detection and improves outcomes. We assessed the surveillance rate for HCC within a major academic health system and identified factors influencing surveillance.

Patients and methods

We examined the surveillance rate for HCC using liver ultrasound, CT, or MRI, and factors influencing surveillance in a cohort of 369 Minnesota residents with cirrhosis seen at the Mayo Clinic between 2007 and 2009.

Results

Ninety-three percent of cirrhosis patients received at least one surveillance study, but only 14% rec

SUBMITTER: Ahmed Mohammed HA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5340216 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature