Dexamethasone and N-acetylcysteine for the prevention of post-embolization syndrome following transarterial chemoembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Transl Cancer Res · 2026 · PMC13191021 · PMID 42180926

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Although the NAC + DEXA regimen showed a trend toward superiority compared with DEXA or NAC monotherapy, the difference did not reach statistical significance.

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