Factors Influencing Surveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis | Zendy

Hager Ahmed Mohammed | Zendy; Ju Dong Yang | Zendy; Nasra H. Giama | Zendy; Jonggi Choi | Zendy; Hawa M. Ali | Zendy; Kristin C. Mara | Zendy; William S. Harmsen | Zendy; Russell H. Wiesner | Zendy; Michael D. Leise | Zendy; Terry M. Therneau | Zendy; Lewis R. Roberts | Zendy

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Factors Influencing Surveillance for Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis

Author(s) -

Hager Ahmed Mohammed,

Ju Dong Yang,

Nasra H. Giama,

Jonggi Choi,

Hawa M. Ali,

Kristin C. Mara,

William S. Harmsen,

Russell H. Wiesner,

Michael D. Leise,

Terry M. Therneau,

Lewis R. Roberts

Publication year - 2016

Publication title -

liver cancer

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 1.916

H-Index - 34

eISSN - 2235-1795

pISSN - 1664-5553

DOI - 10.1159/000450833

Subject(s) - hepatocellular carcinoma , cirrhosis , medicine , gastroenterology , carcinoma

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the second most common cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, and a rising cause of cancer mortality in the U.S. Liver cirrhosis is the major risk factor for HCC. Surveillance of persons with cirrhosis facilitates early detection and improves outcomes. We assessed the surveillance rate for HCC within a major academic health system and identified factors influencing surveillance.

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