title: [Hepato-pericardial fistula caused by radiofrequency ablation of colorectal liver metastases].
abstract: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of colorectal liver metastases is a well tolerated minimally invasive procedure. Various complications can occur but most of these are self-limiting if diagnosed and treated in time. This case report describes a serious and rare complication following RFA treatment: hepato-pericardial fistula caused by several RFA procedures aiming to cure colorectal liver metastases. Complications to RFA treatment vary and can be difficult to diagnose. We recommend that RFA procedures and management of complications take place in highly specialised multidisciplinary departments.
authors.affiliation: Ivar Huitfeldts Gade 21, 4. th., 8200 Aarhus N. madmog@rm.dk.
authors.forename: Mads Filtenborg
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Mogensen
authors.forename: Poul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Edling
authors.forename: Thomas Bo
authors.initials: TB
authors.lastname: Raade
authors.forename: Torben Ingemann
authors.initials: TI
authors.lastname: Pedersen
authors.forename: Hans Kristian
authors.initials: HK
authors.lastname: Pilegaard
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015179:Colorectal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D005402:Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008107:Liver Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000556:secondary / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D010496:Pericardium / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed