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Preoperative Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio and Prognostic Nutritional Index Predict Overall Survival After Hepatectomy for Hepatocellular Carcinoma

Yukiyasu Okamura, Ryo Ashida, Takaaki Ito, Teiichi Sugiura, Keita Mori, Katsuhiko Uesaka

World Journal of Surgery · 2015 · 121 citations · 31 references

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Abstract

The present study shows that the NLR and PNI based on preoperative inflammatory and immunonutritional indices are predictors of overall survival in patients who undergo hepatectomy for HCC with curative intent.

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