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Radiofrequency thermal ablation vs percutaneous ethanol injection for small hcc in cirrhosis:metanalysis of randomized controlled trials
2009
1. Am J Gastroenterol. 2009 Feb;104(2):514-24. Epub 2009 Jan 13. Radiofrequency thermal ablation vs. percutaneous ethanol injection for small hepatocellular carcinoma in cirrhosis: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Orlando A, Leandro G, Olivo M, Andriulli A, Cottone M. Department of Medicine, Pneumology and Nutrition Clinic, V. Cervello Hospital, University of Palermo, Piazza Mameli 1, Palermo, Italy. ambrogiorlando@tiscali.it OBJECTIVES: Radiofrequency thermal ablation (RF) and percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) have been employed in the treatment of small hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) as curative treatments. The aim of the study was to review the available evidence compari…