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SUBMITTER: Lafranceschina S
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6896066 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Nov
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Lafranceschina Stefano S Brunetti Oronzo O Delvecchio Antonella A Conticchio Maria M Ammendola Michele M Currò Giuseppe G Piardi Tullio T de'Angelis Nicola N Silvestris Nicola N Memeo Riccardo R
Cancers 20191103 11
<h4>Background</h4>Ablative techniques provide in patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer (LAPC) symptomatic relief, survival benefit and potential downsizing. Irreversible Electroporation (IRE) represents potentially an ideal solution as no thermal tissue damage occurs. The purpose of this review is to present an overview on safety, feasibility, oncological results, survival and quality of life improvement obtained by IRE.<h4>Methods</h4>A systematic search was performed in PubMed, reg ...[more]