The What, the Why, and the How of Liver Ablations: A Practical Guide for the Medical Oncologist

This article provides a broad overview of the most commonly used ablation techniques and highlights the most relevant technical aspects such as the ideal setting in the operating theatre; which image-guided methods are available, including the growing application of fusion imaging; or contrast-enhanced ultrasound for guiding/monitoring the procedure. A further aim is to expand the knowledge among medical oncologists about liver ablation procedures and to provide insights into the future perspectives of percutaneous minimally invasive procedures in the liver.PMID:34515198 | DOI:10.1159/000518358
Source: Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Source Type: research