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Thermal Ablation for the Treatment of Abdominal Tumors
Published on: March 7, 2011
Cryotherapy--a mature ablation technique
Sanjay M Kariappa1, David L Morris
1Department of Surgery, St George Hospital, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Abstract:
This article discusses the use of cryotherapy for the treatment of hepatic tumours, from its early origins to the present day. Results of therapy, preoperative assessment, safety, and the pros and cons of its use are described.
