Characterization of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma after curative resection: outcome, prognostic factor, and recurrence.

Kun-Ming ChanChun-Yi TsaiChun-Nan YehTa-Sen YehWei-Chen LeeYi-Yin JanMiin-Fu Chen

Published in: BMC gastroenterology (2018)

Despite curative resection, the general outcome of patients with ICC is still unsatisfactory because of a high incidence of cholangiocarcinoma recurrence after operation. Tumor factors associated with cholangiocarcinoma remain crucial for the prognosis of patients with ICC after curative liver resection. Moreover, aggressive attitude toward repeat resection for the postoperative recurrent cholangiocarcinoma could provide a favorable outcome for patients.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
end stage renal disease
patients undergoing
rectal cancer
risk factors
peritoneal dialysis