Percutaneous thermal ablation of lung tumors – Radiofrequency, microwave and cryotherapy: Where are we going? - 15/09/17
, V. Catena, X. Buy
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Abstract |
Main indications of percutaneous pulmonary thermal ablation are early stage non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) for patients who are not amenable to surgery and slow-evolving localized metastatic disease, either spontaneous or following a general treatment. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is the most evaluated technique. This technique offers a local control rate ranging between 80 and 90% for tumors <3cm in diameter. Other more recently used ablation techniques such as microwaves and cryotherapy could overcome some limitations of RFA. One common characteristic of these techniques is an excellent tolerance with very few complications. This article reviews the differences between these techniques when applied to lung tumors, indications, results and complications. Future potential associations with immunotherapy will be discussed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Radiofrequency ablation, Microwave ablation, Cryotherapy, Lung cancer, Percutaneous treatment
Plan
Vol 98 - N° 9
P. 619-625 - septembre 2017 Retour au numéro
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