TACE with portal vein radioactive seeds for HCC with portal vein tumor thrombus: a meta-analysis.

Purpose: To assess the efficacy and safety of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and portal vein radioactive seed insertion (RSI) combination in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT).

Material And Methods: The relevant databases were searched from the earliest to January 2021. The endpoints included treatment response, treatment side effects, and overall survival (OS).