Microwave Ablation in Primary and Secondary Liver Tumours: Technical and Clinical Approaches

Overview

Journal Int J Hyperthermia

Publisher Informa Healthcare

Specialties Oncology
Pharmacology

Date 2016 Jul 16

PMID 27416729

Citations 32

Authors

Maria Franca Meloni

Jason Chiang

Paul F Laeseke

Christoph F Dietrich

Angela Sannino

Marco Solbiati

Elisabetta Nocerino

Christopher L Brace

Fred T Lee Jr

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Abstract

Thermal ablation is increasingly being utilised in the treatment of primary and metastatic liver tumours, both as curative therapy and as a bridge to transplantation. Recent advances in high-powered microwave ablation systems have allowed physicians to realise the theoretical heating advantages of microwave energy compared to other ablation modalities. As a result there is a growing body of literature detailing the effects of microwave energy on tissue heating, as well as its effect on clinical outcomes. This article will discuss the relevant physics, review current clinical outcomes and then describe the current techniques used to optimise patient care when using microwave ablation systems.

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