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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 21, 2014; 20(35): 12628-12636
Published online Sep 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i35.12628
Published online Sep 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i35.12628
Contrast-enhanced ultrasound: Improving the preoperative staging of hepatocellular carcinoma and guiding individual treatment
Xiao-Yun Zhang, Tian-Fu Wen, Li Jiang, Chuan Li, Lu-Nan Yan, Yong Zeng, Hong Wu, Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation Centre, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Yan Luo, Xiao-Fei Zhong, Jing-Yi Zhang, Wen-Wu Ling, Department of Sonography, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China
Author contributions: Zhang XY, Wen TF and Luo Y proposed the research; Zhang XY, Wen TF, Jiang L, Li C performed the surgery; Luo Y, Zhang JY, Zhong XF, Ling WW performed the ultrasound scans; Zhang XY wrote the paper; Wen TF and Luo Y reviewed the paper; all authors contributed to the design and interpretation of the study and to further drafts.
Supported by A Grant from the National Sciences and Technology Major Project of China NO. 2012ZX10002-016 and NO. 2012ZX10002-017
Correspondence to: Tian-Fu Wen, Professor, Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation Centre, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Guoxuexiang 37, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan Province, China. cdwentianfu@sohu.com
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Received: February 22, 2014
Revised: June 1, 2014
Accepted: June 14, 2014
Published online: September 21, 2014
Processing time: 208 Days and 23.1 Hours
Revised: June 1, 2014
Accepted: June 14, 2014
Published online: September 21, 2014
Processing time: 208 Days and 23.1 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound is a novel and promising technique. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound combined with computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging improves the preoperative staging of hepatocellular carcinoma and may help guide treatment for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma, and may help to guide individualized treatments and assist surgeons in evaluating the safety and radicality of operation.