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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2020; 26(4): 393-403
Published online Jan 28, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i4.393
Published online Jan 28, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i4.393
Indications of external radiotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma from updated clinical guidelines: Diverse global viewpoints
Sunmin Park, Won Sup Yoon, Chai Hong Rim, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ansan Hospital, Korea University Medical College, Ansan 15355, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Author contributions: Park S and Rim CH drafted the manuscript; Yoon WS and Rim CH made the supervision; Rim CH made literature review.
Supported by the National Research Fund of Korea , No. NRF-2018R1D1A1B07046998 .
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors have nothing to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Chai Hong Rim, MD, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ansan Hospital, Korea University Medical College, 123 Jeokgeum-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan 15355, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. crusion3@naver.com
Received: November 5, 2019
Peer-review started: November 5, 2019
First decision: December 23, 2019
Revised: January 6, 2020
Accepted: January 11, 2020
Article in press: January 11, 2020
Published online: January 28, 2020
Peer-review started: November 5, 2019
First decision: December 23, 2019
Revised: January 6, 2020
Accepted: January 11, 2020
Article in press: January 11, 2020
Published online: January 28, 2020
Core Tip
Core tip: Hepatocellular carcinoma vary in incidence and disease characteristics by region. This review systematically organizes a number of hepatocellular carcionma treatment guidelines from a radiation oncological perspective, providing helpful information for physicians considering local treatment, including radiotherapy.