Publication Name	World Journal of Clinical Cases
Manuscript ID	59346
Country	China

Category	Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Short-term outcomes of radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma using cone-beam computed tomography for planning and image guidance
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Xue-Song Yao, Dong Yan, Xian-Xian Jiang, Xiao Li, Hui-Ying Zeng and Huai Li
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Huai Li, MD, Chief Doctor, Department of Interventional Therapy, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, No. 17 Panjiayuan Nanli, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100021, China. lihuai1956@hotmail.com
Key Words	Hepatocellular carcinoma; Radiofrequency ablation; Cone-beam computed tomography; Survival; Prognosis; Effectiveness
Core Tip	This was a prospective study to assess the treatment response to radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for treatment planning and image guidance. Satisfactory 1-, 2- and 3-year overall survival and disease progression outcomes were achieved in patients with solitary HCC when treated with RFA under CBCT. Image fusion of pre-operative CT/magnetic resonance imaging with CBCT allows precise RFA treatment planning and real-time image guidance. The initial treatment response strongly correlates with RFA planning and is an independent predictor of short-term outcomes, implying the necessity of reliable treatment planning.
Citation	Yao XS, Yan D, Jiang XX, Li X, Zeng HY, Li H. Short-term outcomes of radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma using cone-beam computed tomography for planning and image guidance. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9(7): 1580-1591

Received	2020-09-20 01:18
Peer-Review Started	2020-09-20 01:19
To Make the First Decision
Return for Revision	2020-12-09 02:58
Revised	2020-12-22 03:15
Second Decision	2021-01-08 13:05
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Company Editor-in-Chief	2021-01-08 18:08
Articles in Press	2021-01-08 18:08
Publication Fee Transferred
Edit the Manuscript by Language Editor	2021-01-24 08:20
Typeset the Manuscript	2021-02-24 06:12

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