A case of recurrent laryngeal nerve paralysis caused by radiofrequency ablation for mediastinal recurrence of lung cancer.

Kazuki Murai, Akira Yamamoto, Ken Kageyama, Mariko Nakano, Atsushi Jogo, Yukio Miki

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Kazuki MuraiDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abenoku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan.

Akira YamamotoDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abenoku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan.

Ken KageyamaDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abenoku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan.

Mariko NakanoDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abenoku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan.

Atsushi JogoDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abenoku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan.

Yukio MikiDepartment of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka Metropolitan University, 1-4-3 Asahimachi, Abenoku, Osaka 545-8585, Japan.

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Abstract

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has emerged as a potent therapeutic modality for tumor treatment, and offers benefits such as reduced recovery time and minimal damage to nearby tissues. However, RFA is not devoid of complications, notably nerve damage during intrathoracic lesion treatments, which can significantly impact patients' quality of life. This report describes the unique case of a 71-year-old male who experienced hoarseness attributed to injury to the recurrent nerve after RFA for a locally recurrent lung cancer lesion in the mediastinum near the aortic arch. Although RFA has the advantages of a minimally invasive nature and positive outcomes, its risk of nerve injury, specifically in the thoracic region, highlights the need for improved techniques and preventive measures.

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ComplicationInterventional radiologyLung cancerNerve injuryRadiofrequency ablationRecurrent laryngeal nerve

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PMID38268738

DOI10.1016/j.radcr.2023.12.059

PMCPMC10803787

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