Current practices in management of hepatocellular carcinoma in India: results of an online survey

Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology
Ashish Kumar

Abstract

Prior to INASL guidelines, there were no Indian guidelines for management of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in India. The guidelines given by other societies like AASLD, EASL etc are not uniform and not tailored for Indian patients. Hence management practices for HCC in India largely depended on physicians' individual preferences. This survey aimed to study current practices in management of HCC in India. An online survey was conducted from the platform of a survey portal (www.surveymonkey.com), from December 2012 to April 2013. Invitation to participate in the survey was sent to 1383 doctors of India who were expected to be involved in management of patients of HCC. The survey was of 10 min duration and consisted of questions on how the respondents diagnosed and managed patients of HCC. Three hundred and seventy-seven doctors answered the survey questions (72% gastroenterologists, 95% working in India). The important points which emerged from the survey are following: (i) The incidence of HCC is increasing in India; (ii) The most common etiologic agent is Hepatitis B responsible for 43% cases; (iii) Only 14% patients present in early stage when curative treatment is possible (BCLC-A); (iv) 90% of these respondents screen for H...Continue Reading

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Mar 11, 2015·Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology·Subrat K Acharya
Mar 11, 2015·Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hepatology·Ashish KumarUNKNOWN (The INASL Task-Force on Hepatocellular Carcinoma)

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