Role of alpha-fetoprotein in selection of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma waiting for liver transplantation: must we reconsider it?
Background Milan criteria (MC) represent the most commonly adopted criteria for the
selection of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) waiting for liver transplantation …
selection of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) waiting for liver transplantation …
The value of serum α-fetoprotein in predicting tumor recurrence after liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma
Background Many patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who undergo liver
transplantation (LT) subsequently develop tumor recurrence; this is the main factor affecting …
transplantation (LT) subsequently develop tumor recurrence; this is the main factor affecting …
Prediction of recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after curative hepatectomy using preoperative Lens culinaris agglutinin‐reactive fraction of alpha‐fetoprotein
Y Saito, M Shimada, T Utsunomiya… - Hepatology …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Aim: Lens culinaris agglutinin A‐reactive fraction of α‐fetoprotein (AFP‐L3) status has been
reported to be an independent prognostic factor in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma …
reported to be an independent prognostic factor in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma …
Dynamic α-fetoprotein response and outcomes after liver transplant for hepatocellular carcinoma
Importance Accurate preoperative prediction of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) recurrence
after liver transplant is the mainstay of selection tools used by transplant-governing bodies to …
after liver transplant is the mainstay of selection tools used by transplant-governing bodies to …
Alpha‐fetoprotein and novel tumor biomarkers as predictors of hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence after surgery: a brilliant star raises again
Alpha‐fetoprotein (AFP), des‐γ‐carboxy prothrombin (DCP), and lens culinaris agglutinin‐
reactive fraction of AFP (AFP‐L3) have been developed with the intent to detect …
reactive fraction of AFP (AFP‐L3) have been developed with the intent to detect …
Prognostic implications of alpha-fetoprotein and C-reactive protein elevation in hepatocellular carcinoma following resection (PACE): a large cohort study of 2770 …
KY Lin, QJ Chen, SC Tang, ZW Lin, JX Zhang… - BMC cancer, 2023 - Springer
Background Routine clinical staging for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) incorporates liver
function, general health, and tumor morphology. Further refinement of prognostic …
function, general health, and tumor morphology. Further refinement of prognostic …
[HTML][HTML] Survival outcomes of liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with normal, high and very high preoperative alpha-fetoprotein levels
WH She, ACY Chan, TT Cheung, CM Lo… - World Journal of …, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
AIM To investigate the impact of alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) on long-term recurrence rate and
overall survival and we also aimed to define the level of AFP leading to a higher risk of …
overall survival and we also aimed to define the level of AFP leading to a higher risk of …
The dynamic changes of AFP from baseline to recurrence as an excellent prognostic factor of hepatocellular carcinoma after locoregional therapy: a 5-year …
Q Wang, B Liu, W Qiao, J Li, C Yuan, J Long… - Frontiers in …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Background Although many studies have confirmed the prognostic value of preoperative
alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the association …
alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the association …
The postresection alpha-fetoprotein in cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. An independent predictor of outcome
Background The postresection alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) in cirrhotic patients with
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) may predict overall survival (OS) and recurrence beyond …
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) may predict overall survival (OS) and recurrence beyond …
Using serum α-fetoprotein for prognostic prediction in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: what is the most optimal cutoff?
Background and Aims The prognostic ability of α-fetoprotein (AFP) for patients with
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was examined by using different cutoff values. The optimal …
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) was examined by using different cutoff values. The optimal …