Publications by authors named "Shuk Wan Lam"
High-intensity focused ultrasound ablation of liver tumors in difficult locations.
Int J Hyperthermia
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a helpful treatment for small liver tumors, like hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
- HIFU is safe and works well, even for patients with advanced cirrhosis (a liver condition).
- The review talks about the problems doctors face when using HIFU on tumors in tricky spots, like near the ribs or blood vessels, and mentions special techniques to deal with these challenges.