Gastroenterol Clin Biol
December 2002
Unlabelled: Radiofrequency is an effective therapeutic modality for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. However few data are available with regard to the complication rate, the feasibility and long term survival.
Aims: To assess the response rate and complications of radiofrequency in cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
Purpose: To assess the value of percutaneous vacuum-assisted core biopsy to improve the diagnosis of non palpable mammographic abnormalities.
Materials And Methods: A total of 252 core biopsies using an 11G Mammotome((R))were performed in 249 patients. Stereotactic localization was performed in the prone position on a dedicated digital Fischer table.