Abstract:
Objective This study aims to investigate the main prognostic factors affecting sequential transarterial chemoembolization(TACE) with percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy(PMCT).Methods: A total of 97 hepatocellular carcinoma cases treated by sequential TACE combined with PMCT at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital from January 2005 to December 2010 were selected.Univariate analysis was conducted followed by multivariate Cox regression analysis to determine the prognostic factors.
Methods A total of 97 hepatocellular carcinoma cases treated by sequential TACE combined with PMCT at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hospital from January 2005 to December 2010 were selected.Univariate analysis was conducted followed by multivariate Cox regression analysis to determine the prognostic factors.
Results The 1-, 2-, 3-, and 5-year patient survival rates were 68.2%, 43.2%, 28.8%, and 13.4%, respectively.Univariate analysis identified the following as factors: tumor size, the Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer(BCLC) staging, liver function grading by the Child-Pugh score, portal vein tumor thrombus, arteriovenous fistula, frequency of PMCT, and physical strength by the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group(ECOG) standards.Prognostic factors determined by multivariate analysis using Cox stepwise regression included tumor size, BCLG staging, portal vein tumor thrombus, frequency of PMCT, and physical strength by the ECOG standards.
Conclusion Retreatment with PMCT under suitable physical conditions and liver function can prolong the survival time of liver cancer patients.Large hepatocellular carcinoma and portal vein cancerous thrombus are the risk factors affecting the prognosis.The median survival time of the patients with massive liver tumor or portal vein tumor thrombus is markedly reduced.