Prediction models of hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence after liver transplantation: A comprehensive review.

ABSTRACT: Liver transplantation (LT) is one of the most effective treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although LT eliminates HCC and greatly reduces recurrence, some patients experience recurrence after LT. Criteria and models for screening patients with a high probability of HCC recurrence after LT, starting with the Milan criteria, have been published. These models have changed over time, but a standard has not been established. We summarized HCC prediction models after LT by focusing on the application of radiologic, serologic, and pathologic factors and recent trends. This review will look at studies that are based on living donor LT and deceased donor LT, as well as studies that downstaging procedures have been performed preoperatively. This ultimately aims to help make decisions for

SUBMITTER: Kim SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9597239 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature