18F-fluorodeoxyglucose PET/CT as an independent predictor for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma combined with major portal vein tumor thrombus.

Xu-Guang Hu Xue-Yin Shen Jin-Niang Nan In-Gyu Kim Joon-Kee Yoon Sung-Yeon Hong Mi-Na Kim Bong-Wan Kim Hee-Jung Wang

Published in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2020)

SUVmax was an independent predictor for RFS and OS of patients suffering from both HCC and mPVTT. L ow SUVmax could serve as an effective factor for selecting candidates with low recurrence risks and for helping with improving patient survival after surgical resection.

Keyphrases

pet ct
positron emission tomography
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
case report
risk assessment
patient reported outcomes
human health