Comment on a meta-analysis comparing hepatic resection or transarterial chemoembolization as initial treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma

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  • Jian-Hong Zhong
  • Bang-De Xiang
  • Le-Qun Li
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دوره 9  شماره 

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تاریخ انتشار 2015