Neuromuscular complications after percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of renal tumors.
Neuromuscular complications after percutaneous renal tumor ablation have not been previously reported. In a series of 48 patients undergoing percutaneous ablation, 3 of our patients had neuromuscular complications. One patient developed permanent flank laxity and two had transient paresthesias. Neuromuscular complications are uncommon, but may occur with percutaneous renal ablative surgery.
Bhayani
Sam B
SB
Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri 63110, USA. bhayanis@msnotes.wustl.edu
Allaf
Mohamad E
ME
Su
Li-Ming
LM
Solomon
Stephen B
SB
D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007680:Kidney Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000209:etiology*