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What is percutaneous ethanol injection?
Pronunciation: /pərkjuˈteɪniəs ˈɛθəˌnɔl ˌɪnˈʤɛkʃən/
percutaneous ethanol injection
Definition
An injection of ethanol (alcohol) through the skin directly into a tumor to kill cancer cells. Ultrasound or a CT scan is used to guide the needle into the tumor. Also called alcohol ablation, ethanol ablation, and PEI.