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This chapter presents a brief overview of the evolution of techniques in interventional radiology for the treatment of hepatic tumors. Therapeutic strategies and their rationale are described briefly. The impact of these forms of treatment on the quality of life and future prospects are discussed.
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Walter, R.M. (1993). New Techniques for Tumor Embolization of the Liver. In: Reiser, M., Steudel, A., Hirner, A., Kania, U. (eds) Lebertumoren und portale Hypertension. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-77834-6_36
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