Electronic Journal of Liver Tumor ›› 2026, Vol. 13 ›› Issue (3): 1-12.
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China International Exchange Association for Medical and Health Care, Liver Tumor Oncology Branch, China International Exchange Association for Medical and Health Care, Tumor Immunotherapy Branch
Received:2026-08-20
Online:2026-09-30
Published:2026-10-28
China International Exchange Association for Medical and Health Care, Liver Tumor Oncology Branch, China International Exchange Association for Medical and Health Care, Tumor Immunotherapy Branch. Chinese expert consensus on dual immune checkpoint inhibitor therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma[J]. Electronic Journal of Liver Tumor, 2026, 13(3): 1-12.
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