string: The group of patients underwent TACE √æ PVE had better survival23,28,31 and DFS.23,28 Also in one study the degree of tumor necrosis was higher after TACE √æ PVE.34 In two studies the degree of hypertrophy was better.23,28 These results indicate that the combination of TACE √æ PVE may offer better results especially in patients with large tumors or with vascular thrombosis.