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Title
Surveillance programme of cirrhotic patients for early diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: a cost effectiveness analysis.
Authors
Bolondi, L; Sofia, S; Siringo, S; Gaiani, S; Casali, A; Zironi, G; Piscaglia, F; Gramantieri, L; Zanetti, M; Sherman, M
Abstract
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major cause of death in cirrhotic patients. This neoplasm is associated with liver cirrhosis (LC) in more than 90% of cases. Early diagnosis and treatment of HCC are expected to improve survival of patients.