[Chemoembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma: multivariate analysis of survival prognostic factors after the first session].

Abstract

The 3 parameters (variation in alpha-fetoprotein concentration, tumor lipiodol uptake and post-embolization syndrome) after the first transarterial chemoembolization did not predict survival. They could not be used to determine which patient could benefit from repeated transarterial chemoembolization sessions.