Objective To explore the value of removing portal vein tumor thrombus (PVTT) and TACE in improving the outcome of resection for primary liver cancer with PVTT.
Results:28 cases were found to have hepatic perfusion disorders(21.1%, 28/133). The common cause was HCC(22.5%, 20/89), especially HCC with portal vein tumor thrombus(46.2%, 12/26).