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Percutaneous treatment of small hepatic tumors by an expandable RF needle electrode.

American Journal of Roentgenology · 1998 · Vol. 170(4) · pp. 1015–1022

Santiago E. Rossi✉E. Buscarini(Ospedaliera di Piacenza)F Garbagnati(Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori)Martina Di Stasi(Ospedaliera di Piacenza)Pietro Quaretti(Policlinico San Matteo Fondazione)M. Rago(Ospedaliera di Piacenza)Adriano Zangrandi(Ospedaliera di Piacenza)S Andreola(Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Nazionale dei Tumori)Daniel SilvermanL Buscarini(Ospedaliera di Piacenza)

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Abstract

RF interstitial thermal ablation of hepatic tumor by expandable needle electrodes is a safe and effective technique. Local ablation of tumors not exceeding 3.5 cm in diameter is achieved in a short time without complications.

Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and PrognosisMedicinePercutaneousRadiologyNuclear medicine

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AgedAged, 80 and overElectrocoagulationFemaleCarcinoma, HepatocellularHumansLiver NeoplasmsMaleMiddle AgedNeedlesPuncturesTomography, X-Ray ComputedUltrasonography

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Radiofrequency Ablation of the Liver