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Histotripsy May Expand Beyond Liver Tumors, but Long-Term Data Are Still Needed

Publication: American Journal of Managed Care

Shaun P. McKenzie, MD, FACS, a surgical oncologist with Texas Oncology, explained that histotripsy, a novel technique using high-frequency ultrasound waves to destroy tumors, is currently used in the liver due to its durability and experience with ablative therapy. While histotripsy shows promise in destroying liver tumors, longer-term data on recurrence rates and overall survival are still needed to fully assess its effectiveness.

Read the full story in American Journal of Managed Care.

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