title: Radiofrequency ablation of unresectable liver tumours.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Liver Transplant Unit, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 7DN.
authors.forename: Rakesh
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rai
authors.forename: Derek
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Manas
mesh_terms: 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*