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[Local treatment of liver tumors].

Authors :
Pless TK
Skjoldbye BO
Source :
Ugeskrift for laeger [Ugeskr Laeger] 2008 Apr 14; Vol. 170 (16), pp. 1348-9.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Local treatment of non-resectable liver tumors is common. This brief review describes the local treatment techniques used in Denmark. The techniques are evaluated according to the evidence in literature. The primary local treatment is Radiofrequency Ablation of both primary liver tumors and liver metastasis. Radiofrequency treatment is based on case-control studies, but the impact of the treatment seems obvious. However, randomized controlled studies are necessary in the future in order to guide indications according to different stages of disease, techniques and treatment regimes.

Details

Language :
Danish
ISSN :
1603-6824
Volume :
170
Issue :
16
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Ugeskrift for laeger
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
18433596