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Preoperative diagnosis and evaluation of hepatic tumor resectability

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In the interpretation of patients with primary and secondary tumors of the liver, different radiologic procedures play an important role. We discuss ultrasound, computerized tomography, and angiography; the advantages and drawbacks of these modalities; and how they should be used when surgery or infusion chemotherapy is planned.

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  1. Department of Diagnostic Radiology, University Hospital, Lund, Sweden

    Anders Lunderquist M.D. & Torben Owman

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Lunderquist, A., Owman, T. Preoperative diagnosis and evaluation of hepatic tumor resectability. Gastrointest Radiol 8, 227–230 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01948124

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