Interstitial laser coagulation: Evaluation of the effect of normal liver blood perfusion and the application mode on lesion size

The effect of temporarily interrupted hepatic blood flow and multiple‐fiber application on necrosis volume in interstitial laser coagulation (ILC) was investigated.

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