Erschienen in:
02.11.2017 | Hepatobiliary Tumors
Accurate Evaluation of Tumour Necrosis in the Preoperative Period: A New Challenge: In Reply
verfasst von:
Meng-Hsing Ho, MD, Chung-Bao Hsieh, PhD
Erschienen in:
Annals of Surgical Oncology
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Sonderheft 3/2017
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Excerpt
In their letter, we appreciate that Marzano et al. mention the limitation of radiological modalities, such as utilizing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) or computed tomography (CT). In fact, it is difficult to precisely calculate the tumor necrosis percentage by radiological material and compatibility with pathological results, and it may otherwise be a reliable biological criterion of liver transplant for prognosis. In our experience, MRI is better than CT in evaluating the bioactivity of hepatocellular carcinoma after locoregional therapy; however, CT scan and automatic three-dimensional reconstruction applied by the authors may be an advanced technique, and may improve the effectiveness of the radiological evaluation. …