Ultrasound-guided percutaneous microwave ablation vs. surgical resection for thoracoabdominal wall implants from hepatocellular carcinoma: intermediate-term results.

Chao AnZi-Long HuPing LiangZhi-Gang ChengZhi-Yu HanJie YuFang-Yi Liu

Published in: International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group (2017)

Ultrasound-guided percutaneous MWA is a safe and effective treatment method for metastatic HCC on the thoracoabdominal wall with similar outcomes to SR. Residual intrahepatic HCC, Child Pugh grade and distant metastasis are predictors for survival.

Keyphrases

ultrasound guided
fine needle aspiration
radiofrequency ablation
aortic aneurysm
small cell lung cancer
squamous cell carcinoma
mental health
lymph node
minimally invasive
adipose tissue
free survival
insulin resistance
atrial fibrillation
weight loss
replacement therapy