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Ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma: treatment strategy and prognostic factor analysis

T Z Chen1, J C Wu, C Y Chan

  • 1Department of Medicine, Veterans General Hospital-Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Zhonghua Yi Xue Za Zhi = Chinese Medical Journal; Free China Ed
|May 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary

Ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has a poor prognosis. Active treatment, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, and initial systolic blood pressure are key factors influencing survival in ruptured HCC patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Hepatobiliary Medicine
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) carries a generally poor prognosis.
  • Limited research exists on prognostic factors for this critical event.
  • Understanding these factors is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify and analyze prognostic factors in patients with ruptured HCC.
  • To correlate clinical and laboratory variables with patient survival.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of different treatment modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 84 consecutive patients diagnosed with ruptured HCC.
  • Correlation of 29 clinical and laboratory variables with prognosis using univariate and multivariate analyses.

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  • Comparison of survival rates across different treatment groups: supportive care, operation, and transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE).

    • Main Results:

    • The most common presentations were epigastric/right upper quadrant pain (70%) and shock (42%).
    • Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) demonstrated the lowest hemostatic failure rate (20%).
    • Univariate analysis identified active treatment, specific tumor characteristics, normal creatinine, alkaline phosphatase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), total bilirubin, initial systolic blood pressure, and absence of portal vein thrombosis as favorable prognostic factors.
    • Multivariate analysis confirmed active treatment, ALT levels, and initial systolic blood pressure as significant independent predictors of survival.

    Conclusions:

    • Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) may be effective in controlling tumor bleeding in ruptured HCC.
    • Treatment strategy, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels, and initial systolic blood pressure are significantly correlated with the prognosis of ruptured HCC.
    • These factors can guide clinical decision-making and improve patient management.