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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 7, 2006; 12(45): 7319-7325
Published online Dec 7, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i45.7319
Figure 1
Figure 1 Staging of tumors according to the modified TNM classification for liver transplantation[24]. T0: Tumor not found; T1: 1 nodule < 1.9 cm; T2: 1 nodule 2.0-5 cm; 2 or 3 nodules, all <3 cm; T3: 1 nodule > 5.0 cm; 2 or 3 nodules, at least 1 > 3.0 cm; T4a: 4 or more nodules, any size; T4b: T2, T3, T4a plus gross intrahepatic portal or hepatic vein involvement as indicated by US, CT or MRI; N1: Involvement of regional (porta hepatitis) nodes; N2: Metastatic disease, including extrahepatic portal or hepatic vein involvement.
Figure 2
Figure 2 Overall 5-year disease-free survivals.
Figure 3
Figure 3 Influence of immunosuppession (A), tumor differentiation (B) and size (C) on tumor-recurrence free survival.

  • Citation: Decaens T, Roudot-Thoraval F, Bresson-Hadni S, Meyer C, Gugenheim J, Durand F, Bernard PH, Boillot O, Compagnon P, Calmus Y, Hardwigsen J, Ducerf C, Pageaux GP, Dharancy S, Chazouillères O, Cherqui D, Duvoux C. Role of immunosuppression and tumor differentiation in predicting recurrence after liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: A multicenter study of 412 patients. World J Gastroenterol 2006; 12(45): 7319-7325
  • URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v12/i45/7319.htm
  • DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v12.i45.7319