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What Is The NanoKnife Used For?

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Posted on Tue, 24 Feb 2015
Question: Can nano knife be used for multiple small mets ?
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Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Nano knife for multiple small metastases

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.

The NanoKnife (AngioDynamics) works on the principle of irreversible electroporation (IRE).
IRE is currently used to treat metastatic disease in the liver.






Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX
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Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas

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What Is The NanoKnife Used For?

Brief Answer: Nano knife for multiple small metastases Detailed Answer: Hi, Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns. The NanoKnife (AngioDynamics) works on the principle of irreversible electroporation (IRE). IRE is currently used to treat metastatic disease in the liver. Regards Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX