Pleural Puncture that Excludes the Ablation Zone Decreases the Risk of Pneumothorax after Percutaneous Microwave Ablation in Porcine Lung

Geometries where the pleural puncture site excluded the ablation zone decreased pneumothorax in swine undergoing MW ablation in the lung. Treatment planning to ensure that the pleural puncture site excludes the subsequent ablation zone may reduce the rate of pneumothorax in patients undergoing MW ablation in the lung.