Thrombocytopenia: a prognostic factor for hepatocellular carcinoma patients with portal vein tumor thrombus after hepatectomy

ConclusionAccording to the PSM, preoperative thrombocytopenia predicts an increased RFS and OS in HCC patients with PVTT after hepatectomy.

Source: Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - November 7, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yu ‐Qiang Cheng, Kang Wang, Xiu‐Ping Zhang, Xu‐Biao Wei, Ya‐Bo Jiang, Yi‐Ren Hu, Fei‐Fei Mao, Wei‐Xing Guo, Jie Shi, Shu‐Qun Cheng Tags: Hepatology Source Type: research