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John Smirniotopoulos1, Wayne Cheng1, Steven Krohmer2
1Department of Radiology, New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY.
Abstract:
Interventional radiologists provide an essential role in the therapy and management of cancer patients. Computed-tomography (CT) guided percutaneous procedures have enabled interventionalists to treat multiple solid organ malignancies with minimal risk, however, certain lesions may present challenges to physicians due to a difficult approach, or their close proximity to other vital structures. The following presents a brief summary of tips and tricks the interventionalist may use to provide their patients with safe and effective therapy.
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