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Seeding after radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis: a prospective study.
2008
Abstract Background Neoplastic seeding of hepatocellular carcinoma may arise after radiofrequency ablation. Aims In order to clarify the real risk of seeding, we observed a prospective cohort of patients undergoing radiofrequency ablation. Methods Ninety-three (22.9%) out of 406 consecutive patients with hepatocellular carcinoma superimposed to cirrhosis diagnosed at our Liver Unit (2000–2005) were selected for radiofrequency ablation according to the Barcelona 2000 EASL guidelines. Seventy-one patients were treated by a percutaneous approach and 22 at laparotomy. After radiofrequency ablation ultrasound scan was repeated every 3 months and spiral-computed tomography every 6 months. Results…