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Published in: Digestive Diseases and Sciences 9/2016

01-09-2016 | Review

Changes of HBV DNA After Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma and the Efficacy of Antiviral Treatment

Authors: Xiao-Jun Lin, Xiang-Ming Lao, Ming Shi, Sheng-Ping Li

Published in: Digestive Diseases and Sciences | Issue 9/2016

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Abstract

Unlike systemic chemotherapy for hematological malignancies with hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) for HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has only recently been reported to cause HBV reactivation and subsequent hepatitis. Most patients with HBV-related HCC have an underlying disease with liver fibrosis or cirrhosis, and TACE may potentially induce HBV reactivation and liver decompensation. Currently, there are no clinical guidelines for managing TACE-caused HBV reactivation. In this review, we summarize the changes of HBV status and liver function after TACE and the effect of antiviral treatment before, during, or after TACE.
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Metadata
Title
Changes of HBV DNA After Chemoembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma and the Efficacy of Antiviral Treatment
Authors
Xiao-Jun Lin
Xiang-Ming Lao
Ming Shi
Sheng-Ping Li
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Digestive Diseases and Sciences / Issue 9/2016
Print ISSN: 0163-2116
Electronic ISSN: 1573-2568
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10620-016-4167-5

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