Radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an alternative therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma and liver metastases when resection cannot be performed or, in the case of hepatocellular carcinoma, when transplant cannot be performed in a timely enough manner to avoid the risk of dropping off the transplant list. RFA has the advantage of being a relatively low-risk minimally invasive procedure used in the treatment of focal liver tumors. This review article discusses the current evidence supporting RFA of liver tumors, as well as the indications, complications, and follow-up algorithms used after RFA.
Division of Abdominal Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology.
Shaunagh
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McDermott
Division of Abdominal Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology ; Division of Pediatric Imaging, Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.
Debra A
DA
Gervais
hepatocellular carcinoma; liver; metastases; radiofrequency ablation; technique