Microwave or radiofrequency ablation: clinically equivalent?

doi:10.1016/S2468-1253(18)30046-3

The Lancet Gastroenterology & Hepatology

Volume 3, Issue 5, May 2018, Pages 291-292

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Microwave or radiofrequency ablation: clinically equivalent?