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errett

12/28/12 5:15 PM

#6404 RE: Rawnoc #6402

Rawnoc----"RFA appeared safe and highly effective in tumor destruction depending on tumor size[23]. Importantly, the recurrence rate of 21.6% for tumors = 2.5 cm, 52.8% for
tumors 2.6 - 4.0 cm in size and 68.8% for tumors larger
than 4.1 cm have been reported[24], indicating a strong
argument for RFA application in smaller tumors. The
reviewed data today are not sufficient to judge whether
RFA prolongs survival in patients with advanced colorectal
liver metastases[23]. A prospective trial by our group[25] has
shown an overall survival rate at 1, 2 and 3 years of 88%,
80% and 57% respectively."