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World J Gastroenterol. Aug 14, 2014; 20(30): 10223-10237
Published online Aug 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i30.10223
Table 6 Independent predictors of recurrence and survival in patients undergoing liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma
Ref.No. of patientsVariables
Recurrence
Iwatsuki et al[108] 2000344Bilobar disease
Vascular invasion
Tumor size (2-5 cm, > 5 cm)
Bismuth et al[109] 199360Tumor size
Number of tumors
Portal thrombus
Roayaie et al[110] 2000119Tumor size
Vascular invasion
Hemming et al[111] 2002112Vascular invasion
Survival
Iwatsuki et al[108] 2000344Number of tumors (> 3)
Vascular invasion
Jonas et al[83] 2001120Vascular invasion
Tumor grade