Radiofrequency thermal ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma

被引:115
作者
Livraghi, Tito [1 ]
Lazzaroni, Sergio [1 ]
Meloni, Franca [1 ]
机构
[1] Department of Radiology, Osp. Civile Vimercate, Via Cesare B., Milan, Italy
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Ablation; -; Carcinogens; Ethanol; Infiltration; Tumors;
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10.1016/S0929-8266(01)00128-8
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Radiofrequency (RF) ablation resulted in a higher complete necrosis than percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI), above all in infiltrating lesions, and requires fewer treatment sessions in the treatment of small size tumors. We achieved 90% of complete necrosis in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)<3 cm, 71% in medium (3-5 cm) and 45% in large (5.1-9 cm) HCC. However, near complete necrosis was obtained in the majority of the remaining tumors. PEI is preferable in lesions at risk with RF, i.e. adjacent to main biliary ducts or to intestinal loops. Our current 3-yr survival in child A patient with single HCC<5 cm is 85%. Copyright © 2001 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd.
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