Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	120562
DOI	10.3748/wjg.120562
Country	China

Category	Oncology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Optimal 10-mm window: Integrating peri-ablation radiomics with preoperative features to predict early hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence after thermal ablation
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ting Liu, Chuang Wu, Tian-Tian Dong, Ying-Ying Jia, Yang-Yang Zhu, Chuan-Min Wei, Ying Duan, Yong-Xin Li and Fang Nie
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number Key Research and Development Program of Gansu Province, China 21YF5FA122
Corresponding Author	Fang Nie, PhD, Professor, Ultrasound Medicine Center, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, No. 82 Cuiyingmen, Chengguan District, Lanzhou 730000, Gansu Province, China. ery_nief@lzu.edu.cn
Key Words	Artificial intelligence; Hepatocellular carcinoma; Thermal ablation; Early recurrence; Contrast-enhanced ultrasound; Machine learning; Radiomics
Core Tip	Pre-operative ultrasound and contrast-enhanced ultrasound radiomic features can effectively predict early recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma after thermal ablation. Imaging features of the 10-mm peri-ablation zone, when combined with pre-operative features, provide significant incremental predictive value and may help guide personalized adjuvant therapy and surveillance strategies.
Citation	Liu T, Wu C, Dong TT, Jia YY, Zhu YY, Wei CM, Duan Y, Li YX, Nie F. Optimal 10-mm window: Integrating peri-ablation radiomics with preoperative features to predict early hepatocellular carcinoma recurrence after thermal ablation. World J Gastroenterol 2026; In press DOI: https://doi.org/10.3748/wjg.120562
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Received	2026-03-04 03:29
Peer-Review Started	2026-03-04 03:29
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-03 08:09
Return for Revision	2026-04-03 08:09
Revised	2026-04-15 06:01
Publication Fee Transferred	2026-04-20 09:03
Second Decision by Editor	2026-06-15 02:39
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Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-06-15 07:12
Articles in Press	2026-06-15 07:12
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