Pulmonary radiofrequency ablation (Part 2): Procedure and follow-up

Abstract Pulmonary radiofrequency ablation requires more than just interventional radiology skills. Patients must be selected carefully, and the acts that need to be done before, during, and after the procedure must be coordinated. To guarantee patient safety, radiologists need to know the variants...

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Published inRadiología (English ed.) Vol. 57; no. 4; pp. 287 - 302
Main Author Plasencia Martínez, J.M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Elsevier España 01.07.2015
Subjects
Ablación con radiofrecuencia
Follow-up
Guía de imagen
Iatrogenesis
Iatrogenia
Image-guided procedures
Lung tumors
Radiofrequency ablation
Radiology
Seguimiento
Tumores pulmonares
Guía de imagen
Iatrogenesis
Lung tumors
Radiofrequency ablation
Image-guided procedures
Tumores pulmonares
Iatrogenia
Ablación con radiofrecuencia
Seguimiento
Follow-up
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Summary:Abstract Pulmonary radiofrequency ablation requires more than just interventional radiology skills. Patients must be selected carefully, and the acts that need to be done before, during, and after the procedure must be coordinated. To guarantee patient safety, radiologists need to know the variants of the technique, the precautions that must be taken, the complications that can occur, and the risks involved. Early differentiation between tumor tissue and normal changes secondary to treatment on imaging tests will make it possible to repeat the treatment without delays, and this will increase survival. This article describes how to coordinate and carry out pulmonary radiofrequency ablation, the complications of the technique, and the current evidence in follow-up.
ISSN:2173-5107
2173-5107
DOI:10.1016/j.rxeng.2014.12.004