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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 7, 2018; 24(37): 4224-4229
Published online Oct 7, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i37.4224
Published online Oct 7, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i37.4224
Hepatocellular carcinoma in Latin America: Diagnosis and treatment challenges
Federico Piñero, Ezequiel Ridruejo, Marcelo Silva, Liver Unit, Hospital Universitario Austral, Facultad de Ciencias Biomédicas, Universidad Austral, Pilar, Buenos Aires B1629HJ, Argentina
Federico Piñero, Ezequiel Ridruejo, Marcelo Silva, Latin American Liver Research Educational and Awareness Network, Buenos Aires B1629HJ, Argentina
Jaime Poniachik, Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hospital Clínico Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile, Región Metropolitana Santiago 46010, Chile
Jaime Poniachik, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clínica Santa María, Santiago de Chile, Región Metropolitana Santiago 834-0518, Chile
Ezequiel Ridruejo, Hepatology Section, Centro de Educación Médica e Investigaciones Clínicas Norberto Quirno, Ciudad de Buenos Aires C1425ASG, Argentina
Author contributions: Piñero F and Poniachik J contributed to concept and writing of the article; Ridruejo E and Silva M contributed to critical review and final approval of the article.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors of this manuscript have no conflicts of interest to declare.
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Correspondence to: Federico Piñero, MD, MSCE, Academic Research, Doctor, Hepatology and Liver Transplant Unit, Hospital Universitario Austral, Av. Presidente Perón 1500, Pilar, Buenos Aires B1629HJ, Argentina. fpinerof@cas.austral.edu.ar
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Received: July 5, 2018
Peer-review started: July 5, 2018
First decision: August 1, 2018
Revised: August 2, 2018
Accepted: August 24, 2018
Article in press: August 24, 2018
Published online: October 7, 2018
Processing time: 87 Days and 9.9 Hours
Peer-review started: July 5, 2018
First decision: August 1, 2018
Revised: August 2, 2018
Accepted: August 24, 2018
Article in press: August 24, 2018
Published online: October 7, 2018
Processing time: 87 Days and 9.9 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Which are the implications in regard to clinical decision making processes related to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in daily practice in Latin America? Should we consider making these decisions taking into account both, local experiences and their feasibility together with the best available evidence in parallel with patient preferences? These decision-making processes must be individualized according to local barriers to health care systems. Primary prevention programs of liver diseases, surveillance for HCC and intervention programs following the best evidence will be possible only if we are aware of local barriers and develop efficient strategies to overcome them.