“…Reported experience in using CRA to treat unresectable HCC is limited. Several retrospective studies compared the efficacy and safety of TACE combined with ablation (MWA, RFA, or CRA) for intermediate or advanced HCC (178)(179)(180). Although the efficacy of these combination strategies was comparable, TACE-MWA had the lowest complication rate (especially with regard to thrombocytopenia).…”