Ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation vs. surgical resection for thoracoabdominal wall implants from hepatocellular carcinoma: intermediate-term results.

CONCLUSIONS: Ultrasound-guided percutaneous MWA is a safe and effective treatment method for metastatic HCC on the thoracoabdominal wall with similar outcomes to SR. Residual intrahepatic HCC, Child Pugh grade and distant metastasis are predictors for survival. PMID: 29161924 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: International Journal of Hyperthermia - Category: Internal Medicine Tags: Int J Hyperthermia Source Type: research