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Background & Aims
Alaska Native people have an increased rate of hepatocellular carcinoma compared to the United States population. Viral hepatitis is a risk factor for malignancy and the leading cause of hepatocellular carcinoma in Alaska. With the introduction of hepatitis B immunization in 1982, as well as the emergence of hepatitis C virus in this population, the epidemiology and aetiology...
OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to determine the impact of hepatocelluar carcinoma (HCC) screening in chronic hepatitis B patients who did not meet the current screening recommendations.
METHODS: Patients who were admitted to Bellevue Hospital Center with HCC were assessed for risk factors, cirrhosis and tumor‐specific factors. Eligibility for liver transplantation or resection with favorable...
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