After the operation tumors are controlled by CT scans. The succesful ablated lesion shows an increased volumen in the first week

After three month the lesion shrinks in size. Sometimes treated lesions disappear totally.
We don't know the cause and any details of this phenomenon. A immunologic reaction and the liquidation of the dead tumor cells through macrophages (big eater cells) is the most likely reason.

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CT one week after ablation. Click on the picture to see the next CT (3 months after ablation)

 
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