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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2008; 14(37): 5717-5722
Published online Oct 7, 2008. doi: 10.3748/wjg.14.5717
Table 3 Follow-up results of 16 patients with HCC after pulmonary metastasectomy
Number of patients (n = 16)Percentages of patients (%)
Status at the last observation period
Survival without recurrence425.0
Survival with recurrence16.25
Died of recurrence, cachexia425.0
Died of hepatic failure + recurrence637.5
Died of hepatic failure16.25