Emerging approaches in hepatocellular carcinoma

作者:Kulik Laura M*; Mulcahy Mary F; Omary Reed A; Salem Riad
来源:Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, 2007, 41(9): 839-854.
DOI:10.1097/mcg.0b013e318060ac52

摘要

The incidence of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is predicted to continue to increase over the next 30 years. Surgical intervention, including resection and orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT) is offered to a limited number of patients. Novel approaches to the treatment of patients with HCC are needed. This article aims to review emerging approaches in the care of the HCC patient including systemic treatment, selection of appropriate candidates for OLT, improved imaging to follow treatment response, and management pre-OLT and post-OLT.