| Literature DB >> 31680721 |
Andrew R Lewis1, Carlos A Padula1, J Mark McKinney1, Beau B Toskich1.
Abstract
Thermal ablation is widely regarded as definitive therapy for early-stage hepatocellular carcinoma, but its efficacy decreases in tumors greater than 3 cm. Extensive clinical studies have supported improved outcomes provided through combining transarterial embolic therapy with ablation in the treatment of larger tumors. This article will provide a survey of the science and data for combination therapy in both thermal and nonthermal ablation modalities, as well as describe emerging applications. © Thieme Medical Publishers.Entities:
Keywords: ablation; combination therapy; cryoablation; embolization; hepatocellular carcinoma; microwave ablation; radiofrequency ablation; thermal ablation; transarterial chemoembolization; transarterial embolization
Year: 2019 PMID: 31680721 PMCID: PMC6823040 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1697641
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Semin Intervent Radiol ISSN: 0739-9529 Impact factor: 1.513