Radiofrequency ablation of unresectable liver tumours.
Unresectable liver tumours have a dismal prognosis. Treatment with systemic or regional chemotherapy rarely results in a durable complete response. Radiofrequency ablation is a novel technique to achieve local destruction, which can be repeated and has been shown to be safe and effective.
Rai
Rakesh
R
Liver Transplant Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 7DN.
Manas
Derek
D
D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000601:surgery*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*