Factors associated with increased risk of peritoneal seeding after radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Hwaseong RyuTae Un KimJun Woo LeeUng Bae JeonJin Hyeok KimJoo Yeon JangKi Tae YoonYoung Mi Hong

Published in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2023)

Peritoneal seeding after RFA is a rare, delayed complication. Subcapsular-located and viable HCC after previous locoregional treatment are potential risk factors for seeding. Seeding metastases could affect the prognosis of patients who cannot receive local therapy.

Keyphrases

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