| Fast,
easy-to-use & low-cost tool capable
of combining advantages of RT imaging
with high spatial/contrast resolution
of CT / MRI
Major indications:
- lesions undetectable with US
- large lesions, only partially
visible with US
- lesions requiring multiple insertions
- precise assessment of relationships
between areas of necrosis and tumors
treatments
Increased precision and accuracy
of imaging-guided interventional procedures
Reduced time & number of sessions
needed to ablate liver malignancies
Potential extrahepatic applications
of VN
|
Conclusion