Milan_Criteria_for_Liver_Transplantation v.1
Milan Criteria for Liver Transplantation assess suitability of patients for liver transplant with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, recommended by AASLD guidelines.
To assess suitability of patients for liver transplant with cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, recommended by AASLD guidelines.
Milan Criteria for liver transplantation is met if: Single tumor with diameter ≤5 cm OR up to 3 tumors, each with diameter ≤3 cm, AND No major vessel or extra-hepatic involvement. Otherwise the Milan Criteria for liver transplantation is not met
1. Mazzaferro V, et al. Milan criteria in liver transplantation for hepatocellular carcinoma: An evidence-based analysis of 15 years of experience. Liver Transpl. 2011 Oct;17 Suppl 2:S44-57. 2. Mazzaferro V, Regalia E, Doci R, et al. Liver transplantation for the treatment of small hepatocellular carcinomas in patients with cirrhosis. N Engl J Med. 1996;334(11):693-9.
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