[Ablation of Liver Tumors : From Pre-interventional Imaging to Post-interventional Assessment]

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Journal Radiologie (Heidelb)

Specialty Radiology

Date 2024 May 23

PMID 38780657

Authors

Timo C Meine

Kristina I Ringe

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Abstract

The aim of this article is to provide an overview on the most frequently applied image-guided, percutaneous, local ablative techniques for treatment of primary and secondary liver tumors. The technical procedures of microwave ablation (MWA) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are presented. The pre-interventional diagnostics, indications and feasibility are also discussed, taking the current national guidelines into consideration. Finally, treatment outcomes and recommendations on post-interventional imaging following local tumor ablation are presented.

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