Korean J Hepatol.
2006 Dec;12(4):493-506.
Liver Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma
- Affiliations
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- 1Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Korea. kssuh@plaza.snu.ac.kr
Abstract
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Since the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) develops in cirrhotic liver and is often multicentric, liver transplantation (LT) seems to be a rational approach for the treatment of HCC. Current selection criteria of LT for HCC are Milan criteria (single nodule < or = 5 cm , or < or = 3 nodules and