"Follow up of IRE patient outcomes is an emerging topic of research within interventional oncology with hepatic tumours being the focus of many studies. Preliminary evidence suggests that IRE appears to mainly induce local tumour control rather than cure. A larger lesion size (> 2 cm) is associated with shorter time to progression. In addition, the type of tumour is a significant factor in prognosis with HCC having better outcomes than metastatic colorectal carcinoma 4."
"The major advantages of IRE are its applicability near structures that are susceptible to thermal injuries, such as bile ducts (hence its use in tumours in liver and pancreas) and vessels due to a decrease in the heat-sink effect. These advantages may provide a treatment option for tumours that would otherwise not have been candidates for ablation."
"Follow up of IRE patient outcomes is an emerging topic of research within interventional oncology with hepatic tumours being the focus of many studies. Preliminary evidence suggests that IRE appears to mainly induce local tumour control rather than cure. A larger lesion size (> 2 cm) is associated with shorter time to progression. In addition, the type of tumour is a significant factor in prognosis with HCC having better outcomes than metastatic colorectal carcinoma 4."
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