Tenofovir vs. Entecavir after treatment for HBV-associated HCC

Published Date: 08 Mar 2023

This review compared the effectiveness of entecavir and tenofovir in reducing relapses and mortality after treatment for HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma.

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