Des-gamma-carboxy prothrombin affects the survival of HCC patients with marginal liver function and curative treatment: ACRoS1402

Considering the initial treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the best prognostic index for Child–Pugh classes B and C (CP-BC) patients has not been yet established. This study aimed to elucidate the risk factors for disease-free survival (DFS) and overall survival (OS) in multicenter patients with a poor liver functional reserve after curative treatment. Between April 2000 and April 2014, 212 CP-BC patients who received treatment in five...