Publications by authors named "Ana Belen Vico Arias"
Background: The tumor response of cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) undergoing locoregional treatment (TLR) before liver transplantation can be evaluated using different imaging tests. The aim of this study was to compare the correlation of radiological response evaluated by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) vs computed tomography (CT) vs ultrasound with histopathological findings.
Methods: A retrospective single-center study was performed.
Article Synopsis
- The study analyzed the impact of new direct-acting antivirals (DAA) on liver transplantation (LT) for patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) from January 2016 to August 2020.
- Out of 156 LTs, 33 (22%) were for HCV-infected patients, showing a 16% decrease compared to previous treatments with interferon/ribavirin, and the majority were due to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) rather than decompensated cirrhosis (DC).
- After DAA treatment, patients achieved a sustained viral response, with no significant differences in survival rates or post-surgery complications between the groups, indicating the need for further research with