Radiofrequency ablation versus resection for technically resectable colorectal liver metastasis: a propensity score analysis

Radiofrequency ablation versus resection for technically resectable colorectal liver metastasis: a propensity score analysis

Abstract Background Liver resection is the first-line treatment for patients with resectable colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM), while radiofrequency ablation (RFA) can be used for small unresectable CRLM because of disease extent, poor anatomical location, or comorbidities. However, the long-term o...

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Main Authors: Li-Jun Wang, Zhong-Yi Zhang, Xiao-Luan Yan, Wei Yang, Kun Yan, Bao-Cai Xing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
Subjects:
Radiofrequency ablation
Resection
Liver metastasis
Colorectal cancer
Survival
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12957-018-1494-3

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