Risk Model for Predicting Aggressive Recurrence of Hepatocellular Carcinoma after Microwave Ablation Using MRI and Clinical Parameters

Key Points

• This research aims to develop a risk model for predicting aggressive recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma post-ablation.
• Integrated clinical parameters and MRI findings
• Analyzed periportal location and ablation duration
• Used arterial phase hyperenhancement proportion for prediction
• The model more accurately predicted aggressive recurrence compared to standard staging
• It successfully identified high-risk patients for targeted monitoring and intervention