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2010
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Clinical Study
Radiomorphology of the Habib Sealer-Induced Resection Plane during Long-Time Followup:A Longitudinal Single Center Experience after 64 Radiofrequency-AssistedLiver Resections
Table 4
Safety margin = distance between tumor and resection plane.
Indication
Patients
Safety margin average (cm)
Safety margin range
Colorectal liver metastasis
31
0.5
0.1 to 3.5 cm
Other liver metastasis
9
0.6
0.1 to 0.5 cm
HCC & CCC
20
0.4
0.1 to 2.0 cm
Mortality
Patients
Safety margin average (cm)
Safety margin range
Alive
24
0.6 ± 0.5
0.1 to 2.0 cm
Dead due to tumor disease
32
0.5 ± 1.0
0.1 to 3.5 cm
Total
56
0.5
0.1 to 3.5 cm