An increasing number of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) are undergoing evaluation for listing for liver transplantation. Criteria for selection require ongoing review for suitability. A consecutive series of 40 patients with HCC within the standard Milan criteria (single tumors n = 19 <
Sirolimus-Based Immunosuppression Therapy in Liver Transplantation for Patients With Hepatocellular Carcinoma Exceeding the Milan Criteria
β Scribed by J. Zhou; Z. Wang; Z.-Q. Wu; S.-J. Qiu; Y. Yu; X.-W. Huang; Z.-Y. Tang; J. Fan
- Book ID
- 116934277
- Publisher
- Elsevier Science
- Year
- 2008
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 319 KB
- Volume
- 40
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0041-1345
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