Abstract:Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in patients with cirrhosis. Using laboratory tests to identify patients at high risk for developing HCC may improve outcome and reduce the cost of screening in this patient population. Methods: In this retrospective study, we included all adult patients evaluated for liver transplantation between 1993 and 2012 at a single university-based transplant center. We used the hospital database and electronic medical records… Show more
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