Local treatment in unresectable hepatic metastases of carcinoid tumors: Experiences with hepatic artery embolization and radiofrequency ablation

Local treatment in unresectable hepatic metastases of carcinoid tumors: Experiences with hepatic artery embolization and radiofrequency ablation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatic metastases of carcinoid tumors cause incapacitating symptoms, but are usually diffuse and therefore unresectable. In this article we evaluate our experiences with local treatment techniques in the management of carcinoid pati...

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Main Authors: van Coevorden Frits, Prevoo Warner, Kröger Robert, van Hillegersberg Richard, Zuetenhorst Johanna M, Meij Vincent, Taal Babs G
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-11-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/3/1/75

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