THERAPY FOR HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA: ETIOLOGY AND TREATMENT

THERAPY FOR HEPATOCELLULARCAR CINOMA: ETIOLOGY AND TREATMENT

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Contents

Preface

Chapter 1: Epidemiology and Etiology of Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Worldwide Epidemiology of HCC

3. Epidemiology of HCC in Japan

4. Risk Factors for HCC

5. Future Trends in the Epidemiology of HCC

Conclusion

References

Chapter 2: Diagnosis of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using CT and MRI

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Multistep Hepatocarcinogenesis and Hemodynamics

3. Dynamic CT Scan and Classic HCCs

4. Transition in the Role of Dynamic MR Imaging in Diagnosing Classic HCCs

5. Other MR Sequences Used for Diagnosing HCCs

6. Summary of Imaging Findings of Classic HCC

7. Macroscopic Types of HCC

8. Assessment of Vascular Invasion of HCC by Using Multi-Planar Reconstruction of MDCT

9. Poorly-Differentiated HCC and Special Types

10. Hypovascular HCCs only Visualized in Hepato-Biliary Phase of EOB-MRI

11. Hepatic Nodular Lesions that Should Be Differentiated from HCCs

Conclusion

Acknowledgment

References

Chapter 3: Clinical Staging and Treatment Selection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Overview of the Current Status and Perspectives for the Future

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Clinical Staging and Treatment Guidelines for HCC

3. Therapeutic Strategies Based on Clinical Stage of HCC

4. Therapeutic Approaches for HCC

5. Multidisciplinary Management of HCC

6. Future Perspectives

Conclusion

References

Chapter 4: Hepatic Resection for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Preoperative Assessment (Table 1)

3. Anesthetic Techniques for Reduction of Intraoperative Blood Loss

4. Surgical Procedures

5. Immediate Postoperative Management

6. Surgical Outcome

Conclusion

References

Chapter 5: Transplantation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Background of LT for HCC in Western Countries

3. Background of LT for HCC in Japan

4. Current Status of LT for HCC in Japan

5. Current Status of LT for HCC in Western Countries

6. Other Liver Tumors

Conclusion

References

Chapter 6: Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. Rationale for TACE

3. Devices, Equipment, Drugs, and Embolic Agents Used in TACE

4. Indication and TACE Strategy

5. TACE Technique

6. Technical Variations in cTACE

7. Periprocedural Management

8. Outcomes

9. Technical Tips to Improve the Therapeutic Effects of TACE

10. TACE-Refractory HCC

11. Complications

Conclusion

References

Chapter 7: Proton Beam Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Abstract

1. Introduction

2. History of Particle Beam Therapy

3. Principle of Facility Design

4. Beam Delivery

5. Method of Respiratory Control

6. Principle of Radiation Therapy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

7. Treatment Results

8. Treatment Factors for Proton Beam Therapy

9. Techniques and Results of New Radiotherapies for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

10. Application for Proton Beam Therapy for Other Liver Tumors

Conclusion

Acknowledgments

References

Index