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- •We reviewed 145 cases to compare the efficacy of percutaneous radiofrequency and microwave ablation for treating HCC.
- •There was no overall difference efficacy between the microwave and radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of HC
- •Microwave ablation procedures combined with same-day biopsy were associated with increased risk of primary failure.
- •HCC that were located adjacent to other organs and were treated with MW ablation were at higher risk of local progression.
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