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Semin intervent Radiol 2003; 20(4): 269-274
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-828937
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Radiofrequency Ablation of Hepatic Malignancies: The Surgeon's Perspective

Kimberly A. Varker1 , David A. Iannitti2
  • 1Surgical Oncology Fellow, Roger Williams Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island
  • 2Assistant Professor of Surgery, Brown Medical School, Providence, Rhode Island
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20 July 2004 (online)

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ABSTRACT

This article outlines the surgeon's perspective on radiofrequency ablation of both hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic disease. The results of studies performed intra-operatively for treatment of these types of tumors are discussed.

KEYWORDS

Surgical ablation - hepatic carcinoma - colorectal metastases

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