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. 2011 Apr;183(4):381-7.
doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1245998. Epub 2011 Jan 18.

[CT-guided radiofrequency (RF) ablation of osteoid osteoma: clinical long-term results]

[Article in German]
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[CT-guided radiofrequency (RF) ablation of osteoid osteoma: clinical long-term results]

[Article in German]
D Schmidt et al. Rofo. 2011 Apr.

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate CT-guided radiofrequency (RF) ablation of osteoid osteoma using internally cooled monopolar RF electrodes for technical success, complications and clinical long-term success.

Materials and methods: Between April 1999 and July 2006, 23 patients were treated under general anesthesia with CT-guided RF ablation using an internally cooled monopolar single RF electrode (Cool-tip, Valleylab, TycoHealthcare, Boulder, USA; active tip: 10 mm). For the removal of the nidus, we used either a manual or an automated drill. The technical success was evaluated by a CT scan (MSCT, Siemens Medical Solutions, Forchheim). The clinical long-term success was investigated by questioning patients prior to discharge, and after 6, 12 and 18 months. After 18 months, patients were interviewed on an annual basis.

Results: The technical success rate was 100 %. The nidus was located in n = 19 cases at the lower extremity and in n = 4 cases at the upper extremity. Minor complications were observed for n = 2 patients. The mean hospitalization time was 1.5 d (1-2 d). The mean follow-up was 75.9 months (18-120 months) for n = 23 patients. No local recurrence was observed. One patient had intermediate pain one week after RF ablation without recurrent symptoms.

Conclusion: CT-guided RF ablation using an internally cooled monopolar single RF electrode is an effective and safe minimally invasive method for the treatment of osteoid osteoma with excellent clinical long-term success.

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