Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3476403 | Journal of the Chinese Medical Association | 2013 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
Image-guided tumor ablation for lung malignancies has emerged as a treatment modality for medically inoperable patients. Overall, image-guided lung tumor ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that has an acceptable safety profile and less impact on lung function. This is important for patients with poor pulmonary and/or cardiac functions or with multiple comorbidities, which prevent them from undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Herein, we review the principle, techniques, clinical application, and patient outcomes of image-guided lung tumor ablation.
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Authors
Chun-Ku Chen, Hsiao-Ping Chou, Ming-Huei Sheu,