Radiofrequency ablation of liver and lung tumors.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure in which radiofrequency energy is used to heat and destroy abnormal tissue. This article discusses the evolution of RFA and its use to treat liver and lung tumors.
Waddle
Julie A
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St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi, USA.
D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional; D012449:Safety; D014055:Tomography, Emission-Computed