## Abstract Imageโguided thermal ablation of liver tumors is a minimally invasive treatment option. Techniques used for thermal ablation are radiofrequency (RF) ablation, laser interstitial thermotherapy (LITT), microwave (MW) ablation, highโintensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and cryoablation. Am
Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging for ablation of hepatic tumors
โ Scribed by R. C. G. Martin; S. Husheck; C. R. Scoggins; K. M. McMasters
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 184 KB
- Volume
- 20
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0930-2794
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