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Assessment Of Adherence To Guidelines For Hepatocellular Carcinoma Screening In Hiv/Hcv Coinfected Patients, Jonathan M. Fenkel, Md, Victor J. Navarro, Md
Assessment Of Adherence To Guidelines For Hepatocellular Carcinoma Screening In Hiv/Hcv Coinfected Patients, Jonathan M. Fenkel, Md, Victor J. Navarro, Md
Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers
Conclusions:
1. Self-reported adherence with published guidelines for HCC screening is poor among primary providers for HIV/HCV coinfected patients, including HIV specialists and University-based providers.
2. Unnecessary imaging is also frequently ordered on non-cirrhotics, particularly by University-based providers.
3. Improved adherence to guidelines is needed among primary providers as over 50% of HCC's may be missed, and many patients many not be referred for subspecialty GI or Liver care, where screening practices may differ.