Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation for Recurrent Hepatocellular Carcinoma After Hepatectomy: Long-term Results and Prognostic Factors
β Scribed by Dongil Choi; Hyo K. Lim; Hyunchul Rhim; Young-sun Kim; Byung Chul Yoo; Seung Woon Paik; Jae-Won Joh; Cheol Keun Park
- Book ID
- 111771857
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 376 KB
- Volume
- 14
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1068-9265
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