http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2001/07/Supplements/Tumor-Ablation--A-Review-of-Techniques-and-Outcomes.aspxRegional and local ablative methods for treating tumors are expanding the therapeutic role of interventional radiologists. Specifically, intra-arterial chemoembolization and direct tumor ablation with chemicals or thermal devices play an important part in the therapy of many oncologic patients. As these techniques become further developed, the interventional radiologist increasingly will be called upon to assist in the management of tumors, adding to the surgical, systemic chemotherapeutic, and radiation options currently available. This article presents a review of the most common regional and local ablative techniques for treating hepatic lesions and briefly discusses the treatment of other tumors, including those involving the bones and kidneys.Wednesday, 05 Sep 2001 20:12:40 GMT