Microwave ablation of hepatic malignancy.
Microwave ablation is an extremely promising heat-based thermal ablation modality that has particular applicability in treating hepatic malignancies. Microwaves can generate very high temperatures in very short time periods, potentially leading to improved treatment efficiency and larger ablation zones. As the available technology continues to improve, microwave ablation is emerging as a valuable alternative to radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of hepatic malignancies. This article reviews the current state of microwave ablation including technical and clinical considerations.
Department of Radiology.
Meghan G
MG
Lubner
Department of Radiology ; Department of Biomedical Engineering ; Department of Medical Physics, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin.
Christopher L
CL
Brace
Department of Radiology.
Tim J
TJ
Ziemlewicz
Department of Radiology.
J Louis
JL
Hinshaw
Department of Radiology.
Fred T
FT
Lee
ablation; interventional radiology; liver tumors; microwave