Comparative Assessment of the Safety and Effectiveness of Radiofrequency Ablation Among Elderly Medicare Beneficiaries with Hepatocellular Carcinoma

摘要

Background Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) use among patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has increased dramatically over the last decade, but assessments outside specialized centers are lacking. This population-based study was intended to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of RFA when used to treat HCC.