Radiofrequency ablation for cancer
Subtitle: current indications, techniques, and outcomes
By: Lee M. Ellis, Steven A. Curley, Kenneth K. Tanabe, editors.
Contributors: Ellis, Lee M.; Curley, Steven A.; Tanabe, Kenneth K.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 307
Subjects: Cancer -- Thermotherapy; Catheter ablation; Catheter Ablation; Neoplasms -- therapy
Description: Technological advances have provided new methods for the surgical treatment of malignant tumors and recently, there has been a great deal of enthusiasm for the use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for liver tumors as well as tumors in other locations. This book features the latest advances and applications of this emerging, groundbreaking technique from recognized experts in the fields of radiology and surgery. The text stresses indications and outcomes data throughout.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.