Prediction of Microvascular Invasion via Gadoxetic Acid-enhanced MRI in Hepatocellular Carcinoma: The Implication of Planning Extent of the Hepatectomy

Abstract

Introduction: The purpose of this study was to identify predictive factors for microvascular invasion (MVI) in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using clinical factors and imaging findings of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), to divide the patients into a subgroup with similar prognosis and finally to evaluate whether the extent of hepatectomy can affect long-term outcomes in the subgroup.