Journal of International Oncology››2012,Vol. 39››Issue (2): 140-142.

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Research in the portal vein tumor thrombosis for hepatocellular carcinoma

GAO Yuan, LI Gong

  1. Second Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Armed Police Forces, Beijing 100039, China
  • Online:2012-02-08Published:2012-01-18
  • Contact:Corresponding author: LI Gong, Email: dr_gongli@163.com E-mail:dr_gongli@163.com

Abstract:Portal vein tumor thrombus(PVTT) influence the prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma. The development of PVTT is a multi-factor, multi-part process. According to anatomic features of the portal vein in the liver and tumor thrombus of HCC developing modes, a uniform tumor thrombus types system (typesⅠ–Ⅳ) was recommended. Multi-modal therapy based on surgery, interventional therapy and radiotherapy can improve thecurativeeffectenormously.