The prognostic value of vessels encapsulating tumor clusters (VETC) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Miaomiao WangLiang CaoYinzhong WangHongliang HuangXiaoxue TianJunqiang Lei

Published in: Clinical & translational oncology : official publication of the Federation of Spanish Oncology Societies and of the National Cancer Institute of Mexico (2024)

In conclusion, the meta-analysis suggests that VETC is a significant predictor of overall survival and tumor efficacy in HCC patients and may be a valid prognostic indicator.

Keyphrases

systematic review
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
randomized controlled trial
meta analyses
patient reported outcomes
free survival
case control