Treatment of esophageal tumors using high intensity intraluminal ultrasound: first clinical results

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Esophageal tumors generally bear a poor prognosis. Radical surgery is generally the only curative method available but is not feasible in the majority of patients; palliative therapy with stent placement is generally performed. It ha...

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Main Authors: Prat Frederic, Melodelima David, Fritsch Jacques, Theillere Yves, Cathignol Dominique
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-06-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/6/1/28