As an alternative to standard surgical resection for the treatment of malignant tumors,
radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has rapidly evolved into the most popular minimally invasive …

Background Image-guided thermal ablation can be used for the treatment of medically
inoperable primary and metastatic lung cancer. These techniques are based on the heating …

Background Radiofrequency ablation is an accepted treatment for non-surgical patients with
liver cancer. The purpose of this study was to identify the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness …

Purpose: To prospectively evaluate the local efficacy of radiofrequency (RF) ablation of lung
neoplasms, with a minimum follow-up period of 1 year. Materials and Methods: Sixty patients …

Objective: Radiofrequency ablation applies thermal energy with a catheter delivery system,
resulting in coagulation necrosis. Radiofrequency ablation is frequently used for hepatic …

Objectives: This study was designed to evaluate the characteristics of gadolinium-enhanced
imaging of radiofrequency ablations. Background: Gadolinium-enhanced magnetic …

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is used to treat pulmonary malignancies. Although
preliminary results are suggestive of a survival benefit, local progression rates are …

PURPOSE: To determine the effectiveness of computed tomography (CT)-guided
radiofrequency (RF) ablation of malignant thoracic tumors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: CT …

Minimally invasive alternatives to surgery for the treatment of malignancy are becoming
more attractive owing to improvements in technology, reduced morbidity and mortality, and …

Purpose To determine the feasibility of percutaneous microwave coagulation (PMC) for the
treatment of small solitary breast cancers. Materials and Methods With approval of the …