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Retrospective Cohort Study
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World J Gastrointest Oncol. Jul 15, 2026; 18(7): 121250
Published online Jul 15, 2026. doi: 10.4251/wjgo.v18.i7.121250
Table 1 Baseline characteristics of the study population (n = 97), n (%)
Variable
Age, yearsMedian 68 (range: 27-87)
Sex
Female20 (20.6)
Male77 (79.4)
ECOG performance status
031 (32.0)
141 (42.3)
213 (13.4)
311 (11.3)
41 (1.0)
Etiology
Hepatitis B53 (54.6)
Hepatitis C8 (8.3)
Alcohol-related15 (15.5)
Non-alcoholic21 (21.6)
Cirrhosis
Absent59 (60.8)
Present38 (39.2)
BCLC stage
A30 (30.9)
B14 (14.4)
C34 (35.1)
D19 (19.6)
Tumor number
Single28 (28.9)
2-3 lesions20 (20.6)
Multiple (≥ 4)49 (50.5)
Vascular invasion
Absent63 (64.9)
Present34 (35.1)
Treatment modality
Liver transplantation4 (4.1)
Surgical resection22 (22.7)
TACE/TARE9 (9.3)
Sorafenib33 (34.0)
Atezolizumab + bevacizumab3 (3.1)
Best supportive care18 (18.6)
Radiofrequency ablation7 (7.2)
FOLFOX1 (1.0)


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