title: Hepatocellular carcinoma in the United States.
abstract: In the United States, the majority of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma have underlying cirrhosis; overall, their prognosis is very poor. Although the surgical morbidity and mortality rates are high and the chance for cure is low, resection may be curative in a few carefully selected patients. Invasive diagnostic interventions should be avoided in those who are not likely to survive the surgery or in whom the disease is too advanced.
authors.affiliation: Veterans Administration Medical Center, Houston, Texas.
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authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tabibian
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D014481:United States