Radiofrequency Ablation of Lung Metastases Close to Large Vessels during Vascular Occlusion: Preliminary Experience

RF ablation of lung tumors with PBO is a feasible technique, but it induces atelectasia and long-lasting vascular occlusion responsible for a high rate of readmission. The results of this small study warrant careful further exploration of the benefits of the technique, compared with RF ablation without PBO or other methods of ablative therapy.