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Monday, February 11, 2008
Percutaneous Ethanol Injection Therapy (PEIT)
Another option for patients who are not surgical candidates, PEIT involves the injection of alcohol into the tumor, causing immediate dehydration of the cytoplasm with consequent coagulation, necrosis and fibrous reaction. PEIT results in complete ablation in up to 75% of selected patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
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