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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2007; 13(48): 6553-6557
Published online Dec 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i48.6553
Table 1 Main eligibility criteria
Age < 85 yr
WHO performance status 0 or 1
Histologically confirmed HCC
Stage III-IV
No prior systemic chemotherapy
Child-Pugh A or B
Complete history of the patient (including previous treatment)
Informed consent
Normal hematologic, renal and cardiac functions