ArticleCardiovascular and interventional radiology2021
Efficacy of Tract Embolization After Percutaneous Pulmonary Radiofrequency Ablation.
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- Chest tube placement incidence when using gelatin sponge torpedoes after pulmonary radiofrequency ablation.Research in diagnostic and interventional imaging · 2024Article
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Abstract
purposeTo evaluate the efficacy of tract embolization technique using gelatin sponge slurry with iodinated contrast medium (GSSI) to reduce the incidence of pneumothorax and chest tube placement after computed tomography-guided lung radiofrequency ablation (RFA). MATERIALS AND
methodsIn this single-institute retrospective study, we examined all patients with metastatic cancer treated from January 2016 to December 2019 by interventional radiologists with computed tomography-guided lung RFA. Since 2017 in our institution, we have applied a tract embolization technique using GSSI for all RFA. Patients were included into those who underwent lung RFA performed either with GSSI (Group A) or without GSSI (Group B). Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed between the two groups to identify risk factors for pneumothorax and chest tube placement, including patient demographics and lesion characteristics.
resultsThis study included 116 patients (54 men, 62 women; mean age, 65 ± 11 years) who underwent RFA. Group A comprised 71 patients and Group B comprised 45 patients. Patients who underwent tract embolization had a significantly lower incidence of pneumothorax (Group A, 34% vs. Group B, 62%; p < 0.001) and chest tube insertion (Group A, 10% vs. Group B, 29%; p < 0.01). No embolic complications occurred. The hospitalization stay was significantly shorter in patients who underwent tract embolization (mean, 1.04 ± 0.2 days; p = 0.02).
conclusionTract embolization after percutaneous lung RFA significantly reduced the rate of post-RFA pneumothorax and chest tube placement and was safer than the standard lung RFA technique.
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