title: Hot tips on hot tips: technical problems with percutaneous insertion of a microwave antenna through rigid tissue.
abstract: We report an instance of microwave antenna breakage upon insertion through rigid costal cartilage and tip dislodgement during withdrawal of the antenna. Furthermore, we highlight antenna incompatibility with certain coaxial needles. Given the complexity and fragility of microwave antennas, it is not recommended to insert them through rigid tissue such as cartilage or calcified pleural plaques.
authors: Departments of Medical Imaging Research and Education, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, University of Queensland, Herston, Queensland, Australia.
authors: Luke A
authors: LA
authors: Danaher
authors: Karin
authors: K
authors: Steinke
mesh_terms: D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D004564:Electrocoagulation / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D008872:Microwaves / Q000627:therapeutic use; D035422:Pleural Cavity / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery*; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome