ArticleGland surgery2018
Percutaneous microwave thermosphere ablation of pancreatic tumours.
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- Minimally invasive image-guided therapy of primary and metastatic pancreatic cancer.World journal of gastroenterology · 2021Review
- Local ablation of pancreatic tumors: State of the art and future perspectives.World journal of gastroenterology · 2021Review
- Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer: Percutaneous Management Using Ablation, Brachytherapy, Intra-arterial Chemotherapy, and Intra-tumoral Immunotherapy.Current oncology reports · 2021Review
- Computed Tomography-Guided Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of the Splanchnic Nerves as a Single Treatment for Pain Reduction in Patients with Pancreatic Cancer.Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
- Successful Transvaginal Microwave Ablation of a Heterotopic Cervical Pregnancy. A Case Report.Reproductive sciences (Thousand Oaks, Calif.) · 2021Article
- Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumours: spectrum of imaging findings.Gland surgery · 2020Review
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Abstract
backgroundIn oncologic field, thermo-ablative procedures have spread more and more. Percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) showed same benefits and some advantages over radiofrequency ablation (RFA). To date, a disadvantage of both was the not totally predictable size and shape of ablation volume. The aim of this study was to assess feasibility and safety of MWA in nonresectable pancreatic head cancer using a new technology of MW with high power (100 W) and frequency of 2,450 MH.
methodsFive patients with pancreatic head cancer treated with percutaneous MWA under ultrasound guidance were retrospectively reviewed. Mean lesion diameter was 27.8 mm (range, 25-32 mm). Follow-up was performed by CT after 1, 3, 6 and, when possible, 12 months. The shape of the ablation volume was evaluated with multiplanar reformatting (MPR) using roundness index (RI): a value near 1 represents a more spherical ablation zone shape, and a value distant from 1 implies an oval configuration. Ablation and procedure times were registered, together with hospital stay. The feasibility, safety and quality of life (QoL) were reported.
resultsThe procedure was feasible in all patients (100%). A spherical shape of ablation zone was achieved in all cases (mean RI =0.97). Mean ablation and procedure time were respectively of 2.48 and 28 minutes. Mean hospital stay was 4 days. No major complications were observed. Minor complications resolved during the hospital stay. An improvement in QoL was observed in all patients despite a tendency to return to preoperative levels in the months following the procedure.
conclusionsPercutaneous MWA is a feasible and safe approach for the palliative treatment of advanced stage tumors of the head of the pancreas, despite its complex anatomic relations. The spherical shape of the ablation volume could be related with an improving of the effectiveness and safety.
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