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16703312

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
11
pubmed:dateCreated
2006-10-30
pubmed:abstractText
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.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Nov
pubmed:issn
0938-7994
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
16
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
2471-82
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2006
pubmed:articleTitle
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of lung tumors with expandable needle electrodes: current status.
pubmed:affiliation
2nd Radiology Department, Attikon Hospital, University of Athens, Rimini 1, 12462, Athens, Greece. akelekis@cc.uoa.gr
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Review