The impact of liver abscess formation on prognosis of patients with malignant liver tumors after transarterial chemoembolization

• Published in: Frontiers in oncology Vol. 13; p. 1256012
• Main Authors: Wang, Yunan, Chang, Zhihui, Zheng, Jiahe, Liu, Zhaoyu, Zhang, Jun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 07.11.2023
• Subjects: liver abscess; malignant liver tumors; percutaneous drainage; prognosis; transarterial chemoembolization

Liver abscess is a rare and serious complication after transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for liver cancer; however, its impact on the prognosis is unclear. This retrospective study examined the outcomes of patients with liver abscess formation following TACE for malignant liver tumors to elucid...