What pre-transplant patient factors impact surveillance intervals and methods after liver transplant for HCC?  

Both pre-transplant and explant characteristics help to predict the risk of recurrence of HCC post liver transplant. The AFP at the time of liver transplant is a well-known risk factor for tumor recurrence. So much so that an AFP > 1000 ng/ml is a disqualification for a HCC MELD upgrade in UNOS a...