Does preoperative tumour biopsy affect the oncologic course of patients with transplantable HCC?
This study supports that preoperative tumour biopsy does not negatively influence the oncologic course of HCC patients eligible for LT. Hence, there is no argument to restrict biopsy in doubtful situations.
The declining trend in alcohol use among adolescents in Slovakia may reflect a progressive change in the social environment and is attributable, at least in part, to policy improvements such as pricing and stricter legislation and enforcement.