@article{TCR19044,
author = {Hong-Gang Qian and Li-Ying Wu and Cheng-Peng Li and Ang Lv and Jian-Hui Wu and Bo-Nan Liu and Xiu-Yun Tian and Wei Xu and Chun-Yi Hao},
title = {A novel scoring system to predict ascites development post hepatectomy for BCLC stage B hepatocellular carcinoma},
journal = {Translational Cancer Research},
volume = {7},
number = {1},
year = {2018},
keywords = {},
abstract = {Background: To develop a novel scoring system to predict the development of post-operative ascites by analyzing clinicopathological characteristics and risk factors of BCLC stage B hepatocellular carcinoma.
Methods: Prospective analysis was performed on consecutive patients with BCLC stage B hepatocellular carcinoma, who underwent hepatectomy from January 2005 to December 2014.
Results: A total of 181 patients were enrolled, of whom 34.3% (62/181) developed post-operative ascites. Comparing with patients without ascites, patients who developed ascites had longer drain placement, more incidence of pleural effusion, more incidence of intra-abdominal infection and longer inpatient stay. All differences were statistically significant (P},
issn = {2219-6803}, url = {https://tcr.amegroups.org/article/view/19044}
}