Percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma located on the surface of the liver

Authors
Ohmoto, K Tsuduki, M Shibata, N Takesue, M Kunieda, T Yamamoto, S
Citation
K. Ohmoto et al., Percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma located on the surface of the liver, AM J ROENTG, 173(5), 1999, pp. 1231-1233
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Radiology ,Nuclear Medicine & Imaging","Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF ROENTGENOLOGY
ISSN journal
0361803X → ACNP
Volume
173
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1231 - 1233
Database
ISI
SICI code
0361-803X(199911)173:5<1231:PMCTFH>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
OBJECTIVE. Percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy was recently introduc ed as a new treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma in our country. We perfo rmed this study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this therapy for tre atment of hepatocellular carcinoma, especially for tumors located on the su rface of the liver. CONCLUSION. Percutaneous microwave coagulation therapy can be performed saf ely even in patients with cirrhosis and can achieve complete remission of s mall hepatocellular carcinomas (less than or equal to 2.0 cm) located on th e surface of the liver.