Percutaneous Laser-Induced Thermotherapy of Malignant Liver Tumors

Thomas J. Vogl; Martin G. Mack; Petra Mueller; Ralf Straub; Katrin Eichler; Frieder Scheib; Kerstin Engelmann; Roland Felix

doi:10.1055/s-0028-1082184

Seminars in Interventional Radiology, Inhaltsverzeichnis

Semin intervent Radiol 1999; 16(1): 3-12
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1082184

Percutaneous Laser-Induced Thermotherapy of Malignant Liver Tumors

Thomas J. Vogl, Martin G. Mack, Petra Mueller, Ralf Straub, Katrin Eichler, Frieder Scheib, Kerstin Engelmann, Roland Felix

Department of Radiology, J.W. Goethe University of Frankfurt University Hospital, Frankfurt, Germany

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Abstract

This article discusses the technique and the results of percutaneous magnetic-resonance (MR)-guided interventional laser induced thermotherapy for the treatment of malignant liver tumors. The authors describe their series and the results in a group of 230 patients. The innovative method may be useful in selected patients in whom curative or palliative treatment of malignant liver tumors is necessary.

Keywords:

Malignant liver tumors - interventional technique - laser technology

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