Commentary on Pancreatic Carcinoma: The Role of Radiofrequency Ablation in Advanced Disease
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Some comments about the role of ablation techniques in the management of advanced pancreatic cancer as palliative procedure.
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Radiofrequency ablation of unresectable pancreatic carcinoma: feasibility, efficacy and safety.
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