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  • Title: Radiofrequency and microwave ablation of lung tumors.
    Author: Abbas G, Pennathur A, Landreneau RJ, Luketich JD.
    Journal: J Surg Oncol; 2009 Dec 15; 100(8):645-50. PubMed ID: 20017162.
    Abstract:
    Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States. Surgical resection remains the standard treatment for early stage, non-small cell lung cancer, and limited pulmonary metastases. However, many patients with resectable disease have significant co-morbidities which preclude surgical resection. Radiofrequency and microwave ablation are emerging modalities of treatment for these high-risk patients. Here, we review the principles, common devices in use, and treatment results of ablative therapy for lung tumors.
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