[Complications of cryoablation in 644 lung cancer patients and its treatment].
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.
Niu
Lizhi
L
Department of Medical Oncology, GIHB Affiliated to Fuda Hospital, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510305, China. niuboshi1966@yahoo.com.cn
Wang
Jing
J
Zhou
Liang
L
Wu
Binghui
B
Mu
Feng
F
Li
Haibo
H
Hu
Yong
Y
Hu
Yize
Y
Zuo
Jiansheng
J
Xu
Kecheng
K
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