Laser ablation: an alternative to radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhotic patients?

Hepat Oncol. 2015 Apr;2(2):111-115. doi: 10.2217/hep.15.1. Epub 2015 Apr 10.

Authors

Claudio Maurizio Pacella^{1

1}, Giampiero Francica^{2

2}, Giovan Giuseppe Di Costanzo^{3

3}

Affiliations

¹ Department of Diagnostic Imaging & Interventional Radiology, Regina Apostolorum Hospital, 00041 Albano Laziale, Rome, Italy.
² Interventional Ultrasound Unit, Pineta Grande Hospital, 81030 Castelvolturno, Italy.
³ Liver Unit, Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, 80131 Naples, Italy.

No abstract available

Keywords: cirrhotic disease; hepatocellular carcinoma; laser ablation; percutaneous locoregional therapies; radiofrequency ablation.

Publication types

Editorial