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Review
. 2006 Nov;16(11):2471-82.
doi: 10.1007/s00330-006-0270-x. Epub 2006 May 16.

Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of lung tumors with expandable needle electrodes: current status

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Review

Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of lung tumors with expandable needle electrodes: current status

A D Kelekis et al. Eur Radiol. 2006 Nov.

Abstract

Percutaneous radiofrequency thermal ablation (RFA) has been used to treat primary and secondary liver tumors under ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) guidance for the past decade [Park et al., Radiol Clin North Am 38:545-561, 2000; Siperstein and Gotomirski, Cancer J 6:S293-S301, 2000; Kelekis et al., Eur Radiol 13:1100-1105, 2003]. RFA is a low-cost, minimally invasive treatment that has recently attracted attention for treating tumors in different solid organs with promising results [Dupuy and Goldberg, J Vasc Interv Radiol 12:1135-1148, 2001; Friedman et al., Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 27:427-434, 2004]. It can be provided with minimal hospitalization, and experienced practitioners have reported low complication rates [Dupuy and Goldberg, J Vasc Interv Radiol 12:1135-1148, 2001; Livraghi et al., Radiology 226:441-451, 2003]. Patients with lung malignancies (primary lung cancer or pulmonary metastases), who cannot be operated, might be candidates for RFA treatment. It can also be used in association with other treatments (i.e., chemotherapy, radiotherapy) for better disease control. Combination of the above with RFA may help reduce morbidity and mortality. Many ways to apply energy to the tumor exist (monopolar and bipolar RFA, microwave, laser, brachytherapy). In this review we will focus on expandable monopolar systems, which despite their deficiencies are the most popular in the interventional radiology sector.

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