Indicators of recurrence following cryotherapy for hepatic metastases from colorectal cancer

This retrospective review aimed to assess the incidence of local recurrence at the cryosite, hepatic and extrahepatic recurrence and the corresponding disease‐free intervals. Prognostic indicators following hepatic cryotherapy were also identified.

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