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Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) as an Index of Response to Treatment in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma after Receiving Trans-arterial Chemoembolization (TACE)

2023-05-17 surgery Title + abstract only
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BackgroundTrans-arterial chemoembolization (TACE) is commonly used for patients with large, un-resectable tumors or bridge therapy in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) prior to liver transplantation. We evaluated the response to TACE treatment in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma according to modified RECIST criteria and determined the prognostic value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR). MethodsPatients with definitive diagnosis of HCC referred for TACE were studied. The re...

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