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radiofrequency ablation

Known as: Radiofrequency Interstitial Ablation, ablation radiofrequency 
A therapeutic procedure to kill tissue using radiowaves to generate heat. The procedure is performed by the insertion of an electrodle into a target… 
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Highly Cited
2018
Highly Cited
2018
Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Localized Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Nonsurgically Managed Patients: Analysis of the National Cancer Database.
Purpose Data that guide selection of optimal local ablative therapy for the management localized hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC… 
Highly Cited
2011
Highly Cited
2011
Medium-Sized (3.1–5.0 cm) Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Transarterial Chemoembolization Plus Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Radiofrequency Ablation Alone
PurposeThis study was designed to retrospectively compare the effectiveness of combined transarterial chemoembolization (TACE… 
Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation with artificial ascites for hepatocellular carcinoma in the hepatic dome: initial experience.
OBJECTIVE Our objective was to assess the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation with… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors: a systematic review.
OBJECTIVES To systematically review radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for treating liver tumors. DATA SOURCES Databases were… 
Highly Cited
2005
Highly Cited
2005
Effectiveness of the Maze Procedure Using Cooled-Tip Radiofrequency Ablation in Patients With Permanent Atrial Fibrillation and Rheumatic Mitral Valve Disease
Background—Although the Cox-Maze III procedure is effective for treating permanent atrial fibrillation (AF), its high complexity… 
Review
2005
Review
2005
Liver abscess after percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinomas: frequency and risk factors.
OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to clarify the frequency and risk factors of liver abscess formation after percutaneous… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
New Approaches to the Treatment of Hepatic Malignancies Radiofrequency Ablation of Malignant Liver Tumors
Background: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is being used to treat primary and metastatic liver tumors. The indications, treatment… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Radiofrequency ablation in patients with primary breast carcinoma
The authors performed a pilot trial of ultrasound‐guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in patients with T1 and T2… 
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation using radiofrequency energy.
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
A simple way to treat chronic atrial fibrillation during mitral valve surgery: the epicardial radiofrequency approach.
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