Percutaneous Tumor Ablation in Medical Radiology

Thermal ablation has become an integral part of oncology, especially in the field of interventional oncology. This very comprehensive book encompasses the different technologies employed in thermal ablation, its indications and the results achieved in various clinical conditions. The first part of t...

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Other Authors: Vogl, Thomas J. (Editor), Helmberger, Thomas (Editor), Mack, Martin G. (Editor), Reiser, Maximilian F. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2008, 2008
Edition:1st ed. 2008
Series:Diagnostic Imaging
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Percutaneous Tumor Ablation
  • Basic Principles in Oncology
  • Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Microwave Ablation
  • Laser Ablation
  • Locoregional Chemotherapy Including Perfusion
  • Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) in Primary and Secondary Liver Tumors
  • CT-Guided HDR Brachytherapy: Challenging the Limits of Thermal Ablation
  • Selective Internal Radiation Therapy
  • Therapy with Intra-arterial Iodine-131-Lipiodol in Inoperable Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • Instillation of Alcohol
  • Instillation of Bone Cement
  • Clinical Indications
  • Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) and Combined Therapies
  • Percutaneous Alcohol Instillation
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
  • LITT-HCC
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
  • LITT
  • Symptomatic Hemangiomas, Adenomas
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
  • Laser-Induced Thermotherapy (LITT) in the Treatment of Lung Metastases
  • Radiofrequency Ablation in Bone Metastases
  • Head and Neck Lesions
  • Breast
  • Treatment Strategies (incl. Current Study Protocols and Flow-Charts)
  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC)
  • Bone