Multiparametric Magnetic Resonance Imaging Improves the Prognostic Outcomes in Patients With Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma After Curative-Intent Resection.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The prognosis of patients with intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma remains unclear. Thus, this study aimed at investigating whether additional multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI) would guide additional treatment and improve the prognostic outcomes of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma patients.

Methods and materials

This retrospective study included 256 patients undergoing dynamic enhanced computed tomography scan only (CT group) and 31 patients undergoing both mpMRI and computed tomography scans (CT+MR group). Propensity score matching (PSM) was used to minimize the potential selection bias and confounding effects. The overall survival (OS) and recurrence-free survival (RFS) rates were compared between the two groups.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Li Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8959855 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature