Aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index for predicting late recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after radiofrequency ablation.

Xinyuan ZhangYujing XinFeng YeYi ChenXiao-Jing CaoYanan WangQingsheng FanXiang ZhouXiao Li

Published in: International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group (2022)

The APRI score is a feasible independent prognostic factor for the late recurrence of HCC after RFA. The proposed nomogram could aid clinicians in following disease progression and providing tailored therapy for patients.

Keyphrases

prognostic factors
radiofrequency ablation
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
squamous cell carcinoma
lymph node metastasis
smoking cessation
patient reported outcomes