title: Rapid microwave ablation of large hepatocellular carcinoma in a high-risk patient.
abstract: A 74-year-old male with an inoperable, large (6 cm in diameter) primary hepatocellular carcinoma of the liver was successfully treated using a novel microwave ablating system. Using a single applicator, the tumour was treated at 150 W for 4 minutes. An ablation zone 8 cm in diameter was achieved, which gradually shrunk to form scar tissue that remained unchanged without tumour recurrence for 2 years.
authors.affiliation: Department of Hepatobiliary Surgery, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Andrew D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Strickland
authors.forename: Peter J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Clegg
authors.forename: Nigel J
authors.initials: NJ
authors.lastname: Cronin
authors.forename: Mosheir
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Elabassy
authors.forename: David M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Lloyd
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008103:Liver Cirrhosis / Q000150:complications; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008872:Microwaves / Q000627:therapeutic use*