Preoperative transarterial chemoembolization does not increase hepatic artery complications after liver transplantation: A single center 12-year experience

摘要

Background: As a bridge to liver transplantation or downstaging therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients, preoperative transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) has potential risks in causing damage to hepatic artery (HA), resulting in severe postoperative complications.