ArticleEuropean radiology2018
The relationship between applied energy and ablation zone volume in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma and colorectal liver metastasis.
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- A prospective randomized trial comparing microwave and radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of liver metastases using a dual ablation system ─ The Mira study.European journal of radiology open · 2022Article
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- Fat Quantification Imaging and Biophysical Modeling for Patient-Specific Forecasting of Microwave Ablation Therapy.Frontiers in physiology · 2021Article
- Deep heat therapy system with resonant cavity applicator for articular cartilage in knee osteoarthritis.Journal of physical therapy science · 2020Article
- Microwave Thermoablation of Colorectal Liver Metastases Close to Large Hepatic Vessels Under Pringle Maneuver Minimizes the "Heat Sink Effect".World journal of surgery · 2020Article
- Role of thermal ablation in the management of colorectal liver metastasis.Hepatobiliary surgery and nutrition · 2020Review
- Enhancement Effect of Microbubble-Enhanced Ultrasound in Microwave Ablation in Rabbit VX2 Liver Tumors.BioMed research international · 2020Article
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objectivesTo study the ratio of ablation zone volume to applied energy in computed tomography (CT)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a cirrhotic liver and in patients with colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM).
methodsIn total, 90 liver tumors, 45 HCCs in a cirrhotic liver and 45 CRLMs were treated with RFA or with one of two MWA devices (MWA_A and MWA_B), resulting in 15 procedures for each tumor type, per device. Device settings were recorded and the applied energy was calculated. Ablation volumes were segmented on the contrast-enhanced CT scans obtained 1 week after the procedure. The ratio of ablation zone volume in milliliters to applied energy in kilojoules was determined for each procedure and compared between HCC (R
resultsWith RFA, R
conclusionsWith RFA, there was no significant difference in energy deposition ratio between tumor types. With both MWA devices, the ratios were higher for HCCs. Tailoring microwave ablation device protocols to tumor type might prevent incomplete ablations. KEY POINTS: • HCCs and CRLMs respond differently to microwave ablation • For MWA, CRLMs required more energy to achieve a similar ablation volume • Tailoring ablation protocols to tumor type might prevent incomplete ablations.
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