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Semin intervent Radiol 2006; 23(2): 177-187
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-941448
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Complications of Radiofrequency Ablation of Neoplasms

Albert A. Nemcek1  Jr. 
  • 1Department of Radiology, Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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16 May 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is one of several techniques currently available to the interventional radiologist for direct local destruction of neoplastic tissue. At the present time RFA is among the most widely used and investigated of local therapies and has shown promise in oncological therapy for a variety of tissue types and anatomic locations, the latter including liver, kidney, bone, lung, and adrenal gland. This review will discuss risks of RFA, including methods to anticipate, avoid, ameliorate, or treat complications that may occur as a result of RFA.

KEYWORDS

Radiofrequency ablation - complications - interventional radiology - review - neoplasm - malignancy

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Albert A NemcekM.D.  Jr.

Department of Radiology, Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University, Northwestern Memorial Hospital

251 East Huron Street, Feinberg 4-710T, Chicago, IL 60611