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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2010; 16(8): 927-933
Published online Feb 28, 2010. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v16.i8.927
Table 1 Indication for curative resection of HCC
Early stage HCC
Satisfactory liver function tests
Single nodule ≤ 5 cm; 3 nodules ≤ 3 cm
Okuda[59] stage 1 or 2
Child-Pugh[4] A or B
WHO Performance Score 0
No portal hypertension
No portal thrombosis
Normal bilirubin