Remote thermometry to avoid complications in radiofrequency ablation.
Percutaneous image-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of tumors has the potential risk for thermal damage to nearby normal collateral tissues. Thus, the goal of creating a sufficient area of tumor necrosis must be weighed against the risk for injury to collateral tissues. In this study, remote thermistors were used to monitor temperatures near collateral structures during tumor RFA. Four unique cases are described. When temperature-sensitive structures are near the target lesion, remote thermometry could further increase the safety of this evolving minimally invasive procedure.
Diehn
Felix E
FE
Mayo Medical School, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Neeman
Ziv
Z
Hvizda
Julie L
JL
Wood
Bradford J
BJ
D000368:Aged; D002056:Burns / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004869:Equipment Safety / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods; D005260:Female; D006358:Hot Temperature / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery