| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4238732 | Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
The feasibility, safety, and preliminary effectiveness of microwave ablation (MWA) in the treatment of renal tumors using a high-powered, carbon dioxide-cooled probe were evaluated. There were 15 tumors treated in 14 patients. Computed tomography was performed immediately after MWA, and follow-up imaging was performed to evaluate for recurrence. Immediate technical effectiveness was 100%. One complication involved the formation of a renal artery pseudoaneurysm. At follow-up (mean interval, 12.5 wk) evaluation, 14 of 15 (93.3%) tumors demonstrated complete necrosis. MWA is a safe, effective treatment modality; larger studies are warranted to demonstrate long-term oncologic outcomes.
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Authors
Jeremy C. MD, Rahul S. MD, Edward MD, F. Scott MD, Robert A. MD, Aaron M. MD,