Management of Hepatocellular Carcinoma *

CLT, Cadaveric liver transplantation; LDLT, live donor liver transplantation; PEI, Percutanoeus ethanol injection; RF, radiofrequency; TACE, Transarterial chemoembolization; PS, Performance Status. These recommendations provide a data-supported approach to the diagnosis, staging and treatment of patients diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). They are based on the following: (a) formal review and analysis of the recently-published world literature on the topic (Medline search through early 2005); (b) American College of Physicians Manual for Assessing Health Practices and Designing Practice Guidelines.1 (c) guideline policies, including the AASLD Policy on the Development and Use of Practice Guidelines…