La Radiologia medica
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La Radiologia medica · Jul 2014
ReviewSystematic review of minimally invasive ablation treatment for locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
Unresectable locally advanced pancreatic cancer with or without metastatic disease is associated with a very poor prognosis. Ablation techniques are based on direct application of chemical, thermal, or electrical energy to a tumor, which leads to cellular necrosis. ⋯ Inoperable cases of pancreatic cancer have been treated by various ablation techniques in the last few years with promising results. The purpose of this review is to present the current status of local ablative therapies in the treatment of pancreatic advanced tumor.
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La Radiologia medica · Jul 2014
ReviewVascular and interventional radiology radiofrequency ablation of benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers: literature review.
Thermal radiofrequency ablation is a relatively new, minimally invasive modality employed as an alternative to surgery in patients with benign thyroid nodules and recurrent thyroid cancers. Different recommendations are necessary for the optimal use of radiofrequency ablation for thyroid nodules. These recommendations are based on a comprehensive analysis of the current literature, the results of multicenter studies, and expert consensus.