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Do surgical oncologists typically use the nanoknife ire or do they usually make a referral out to a interventional radiologist who uses the nanoknife?

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Refer Out: Typically they make the referral out. It is a specialized procedure even though now in wide use. :)

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 10/9/2014

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