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Distinct Recurrence Risk Factors for Intrahepatic Metastasis and Multicenter Occurrence After Surgery in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: What Is More Is About Different Therapeutic Strategies

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  1. Department of Liver Surgery and Liver Transplantation Center, West China Hospital of Sichuan University, Guoxuexiang 37, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, 610041, China

    Xiaoyun Zhang, Chuan Li & Tianfu Wen

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Zhang XY and Li C discussed and drafted the manuscript. Wen TF performed critical review and final approval of the article.

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Zhang, X., Li, C. & Wen, T. Distinct Recurrence Risk Factors for Intrahepatic Metastasis and Multicenter Occurrence After Surgery in Patients with Hepatocellular Carcinoma: What Is More Is About Different Therapeutic Strategies. J Gastrointest Surg 21, 2148–2149 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11605-017-3553-4

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