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EUS-Guided Ethanol Ablation of Insulinomas
Surgical resection is a standard treatment for insulinomas; however, it is associated with a high risk of complications and limited to specific suitable candidates. In recent years, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)-guided ethanol ablation of insulinomas has emerged as a new therapeutic option, especially for elderly patients and candidates unfit for surgery. We aimed to evaluate the feasibility and ...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Medicine
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0025-7974
DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000000085