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A proposed tnm classification for malignant primary liver tumours
Author(s) -
Manfredi D.,
Manfredi R.,
Campioni N.,
Sorvillo G.,
Romano P.,
Crauso F.,
Sega F. M.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.2930320410
Subject(s) - medicine , checklist , stage (stratigraphy) , radiology , neoplasm staging , primary (astronomy) , oncology , carcinoma , psychology , paleontology , physics , astronomy , cognitive psychology , biology
On the basis of 211 hepatic resections and reresections, a study was made to evaluate the possibility of compiling a checklist for primary liver tumours according to the TNM classification. This would aid the surgeon in planning therapy and provide a useful guide for prognosis and late results.