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Original Research

Microwave ablation determines similar survival outcomes as compared to radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma

Amer Khana Department of Pharmaceutics, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Universiti Sains MalaysiaView further author information
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Marcin Mostowyb Orthopedic and Trauma Department, Veteran’s Memorial Teaching Hospital in Lodz, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, PolandView further author information
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Michael Owusuc College of Health Sciences, Department of Medical Diagnostic, Kumasi Centre for Collaborative Research in Tropical Medicine, Kumasi, GhanaView further author information
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Mercy Mutambanengwed University of Zimbabwe, Harare, ZimbabweView further author information
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Samson Habimanae University of Rwanda, Kigali, RwandaView further author information
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Somoskoi Bencef Department of Obstetrics and Clinic for Production Animal, University of Veterinary Medicine, Budapest, HungaryView further author information
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Antonio Facciorussog Department of Medical Sciences, Gastroenterology Unit, University of Foggia, Foggia, ItalyCorrespondence[email protected]
ORCID Iconhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-2107-2156View further author information
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Pages 829-833 | Received 19 Nov 2020, Accepted 24 Dec 2020, Published online: 30 Dec 2020

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