Radiofrequency ablation of cancer.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has been used for over 18 years for treatment of nerve-related chronic pain and cardiac arrhythmias. In the last 10 years, technical developments have increased ablation volumes in a controllable, versatile, and relatively inexpensive manner. The host of clinical applications for RFA have similarly expanded. Current RFA equipment, techniques, applications, results, complications, and research avenues for local tumor ablation are summarized.
Friedman
Marc
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Diagnostic Radiology Department, Special Procedures Division, National Institutes of Health, Clinical Center, Bethesda, MD 20892, USA.
Mikityansky
Igor
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Kam
Anthony
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Libutti
Steven K
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Walther
McClellan M
MM
Neeman
Ziv
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Locklin
Julia K
JK
Wood
Bradford J
BJ
D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D019060:Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*