Publications by authors named "Yasir Alsaraf"
J Gastrointest Oncol
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA) is a rare but increasingly common cancer with low survival rates, and this study tracks its incidence and survival over 20 years using national data.
- Data from the SEER database showed that the incidence of iCCA rose significantly from 0.49 to 1.38 cases per 100,000 between 2000 and 2020, with median overall survival improving from 5.28 months in 2000 to 9.3 months in 2013, but stabilizing after that.
- The findings highlight a consistent increase in iCCA cases and a modest improvement in survival rates, suggesting the need for more research to understand the effects of newer clinical
