title: Ablation of liver metastases: current status.
abstract: Local ablative therapy for the treatment of metastatic disease to the liver has been evaluated most extensively in colorectal cancer with 5-year survival rates up to 55% after RF ablation. Recent findings suggest selected patients with other malignant processes may benefit as well, but conclusive evidence is limited. This article reviews the available literature regarding the use of radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, and cryoablation in the treatment of metastatic disease to the liver. The published results of each of these modalities in the treatment of metastatic disease to the liver are promising, and outcomes continue to be evaluated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, White 270, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
authors.forename: Vincent L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Flanders
authors.forename: Debra A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Gervais
mesh_terms: D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D003452:Cryosurgery; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery*; D008872:Microwaves / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome