Importance of eliminating portal flow to produce large intrahepatic lesions with interstitial laser coagulation

Background Interstitial laser coagulation is a local treatment modality for solid tumours, such as liver metastases. Perfusion by the vascular system can transfer heat from the treatment site, thereby reducing the volume of destroyed tissue.

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