One hundred and ten caese of postoperative residuals

relapsing and metastasisin primary liver carcinoma were treated by traditional drugs and traditional drug plus chemotherapy. The drugs were of strengthening spleen

regulating Qi

dispersing Liver

relieving stagnation

dissipating dampness

mediating the stomach and spleen

invigoating Qi and replenishing blood. Results revealedthat the 1-year survival rate in 110 cases was 70. 78+8. 53%

3 -year survival rate was 33. 82+9. 25%

5-year survival rate was 16+7. 43% （by list of life - spanmethod）. Among them

4 cases have survived for over 10 years

indicating that the treating principles of supporting the body resistance and strengthening the spleen is significant in prolonging the survival rate of primary liver card-norna after operation.