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Publication Name World Journal of Gastrointestinal Oncology
Manuscript ID 108887
Country China
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ISSN 1948-5204 (online)
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Category Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Manuscript Type Observational Study
Article Title Risk prediction of acute variceal bleeding in hepatocellular carcinoma patients undergoing systemic therapy based on immune checkpoint inhibitors
Manuscript Source Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List Xu Zhang, Li-Meng Song, Yu-Piao Zheng, Bao-Xin Qian, Jing Liang and Feng-Mei Wang
ORCID
Author(s) ORCID Number
Xu Zhang http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7399-0509
Li-Meng Song http://orcid.org/0009-0004-7483-7978
Bao-Xin Qian http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7462-8034
Jing Liang http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5114-9030
Feng-Mei Wang http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1313-4169
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Funding Agency Grant Number
Tianjin Key Medical Discipline (Specialty) Construction Project TJYXZDXK-034A
Hebei Province 2025 Traditional Chinese Medicine Scientific Research Project Plan T2025008
Corresponding Author Feng-Mei Wang, PhD, Professor, First Central Hospital of Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin Medical University, Tianjin First Center Hospital, No. 2 Baoshan West Road, Xiyingmen Street, Xiqing District, Tianjin 300380, China. wangfengmeitj@126.com
Key Words Acute variceal bleeding; Hepatocellular carcinoma; Immune checkpoint inhibitors; Tyrosine kinase inhibitors; Variceal bleeding history; Risk factors
Core Tip Hepatocellular carcinoma patients with a history of variceal bleeding, tumor diameter ≥ 5 cm, portal vein tumor thrombosis, or elevated fibrosis-4 index (≥ 4.57) are at significantly increase the risk of recurrent variceal bleeding during immune checkpoint inhibitor (ICI)-based systemic therapy. Closely monitor these individuals for early signs of bleeding. Prior to initiating ICIs, consider endoscopic screening in high-risk patients.
Publish Date 2025-08-14 05:49
Citation <p>Zhang X, Song LM, Zheng YP, Qian BX, Liang J, Wang FM. Risk prediction of acute variceal bleeding in hepatocellular carcinoma patients undergoing systemic therapy based on immune checkpoint inhibitors. <i>World J Gastrointest Oncol</i> 2025; 17(8): 108887</p>
URL https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-5204/full/v17/i8/108887.htm
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.4251/wjgo.v17.i8.108887
Full Article (PDF) WJGO-17-108887-with-cover.pdf
STROBE Statement 108887-STROBE-statement.pdf
Manuscript File 108887_Auto_Edited_012849.docx
Answering Reviewers 108887-answering-reviewers.pdf
Audio Core Tip 108887-audio.mp3
Biostatistics Review Certificate 108887-biostatistics-statement.pdf
Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure Form 108887-conflict-of-interest-statement.pdf
Copyright License Agreement 108887-copyright-assignment.pdf
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Institutional Review Board Approval Form or Document 108887-institutional-review-board-statement.pdf
Non-Native Speakers of English Editing Certificate 108887-non-native-speakers.pdf
Supplementary Material 108887-supplementary-material.pdf
Peer-review Report 108887-peer-reviews.pdf
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Scientific Editor Work List 108887-scientific-editor-work-list.pdf
CrossCheck Report 108887-crosscheck-report.pdf