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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 28, 2020; 26(4): 393-403
Published online Jan 28, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i4.393
Indications of external radiotherapy for hepatocellular carcinoma from updated clinical guidelines: Diverse global viewpoints
Sunmin Park, Won Sup Yoon, Chai Hong Rim
Sunmin Park, Won Sup Yoon, Chai Hong Rim, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ansan Hospital, Korea University Medical College, Ansan 15355, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Author contributions: Park S and Rim CH drafted the manuscript; Yoon WS and Rim CH made the supervision; Rim CH made literature review.
Supported by the National Research Fund of Korea, No. NRF-2018R1D1A1B07046998.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors have nothing to disclose.
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Corresponding author: Chai Hong Rim, MD, PhD, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Ansan Hospital, Korea University Medical College, 123 Jeokgeum-ro, Danwon-gu, Ansan 15355, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. crusion3@naver.com
Received: November 5, 2019
Peer-review started: November 5, 2019
First decision: December 23, 2019
Revised: January 6, 2020
Accepted: January 11, 2020
Article in press: January 11, 2020
Published online: January 28, 2020
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Core Tip

Core tip: Hepatocellular carcinoma vary in incidence and disease characteristics by region. This review systematically organizes a number of hepatocellular carcionma treatment guidelines from a radiation oncological perspective, providing helpful information for physicians considering local treatment, including radiotherapy.