title: [Complications of cryoablation in 644 lung cancer patients and its treatment].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  Most lung cancer patients present an advanced stage at diagnosis without suitable surgical chances. Cryotherapy has been applied to the advanced lung cancer with safety and effectiveness. The aim of this study is to analyze the most common complications that occur after percutaneous cryoablation when applied to advanced lung cancer
  
  
  METHODS
  Total 644 lung cancer patients had been treated with percutaneous cryoablation guided by ultrasound and/or CT scan. The cardiovascular and respiratory complications were monitored.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Complications were relatively minor and could be controlled with routine methods. Serious complications included cardiac arrest and hemopneumothorax, and thus preventative steps should be taken.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Percutaneous cryoablation for lung cancer is a simple, effective and relatively safe method, but attention should be paid to the possible complications during cryoablation.
authors: Department of Medical Oncology, GIHB Affiliated to Fuda Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510305, China. niuboshi1966@yahoo.com.cn
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mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D003452:Cryosurgery / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D012140:Respiratory Tract Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult