Novel tumor localization model and prediction of ablation zone using an intertwined helical antenna for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma
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DOI: 10.1002/cnm.3686
Abstract: Hepatocellular carcinoma has been the leading cause of death in recent centuries and with the advent of newer technologies, several thermal and cryo‐ablation techniques have been introduced in the recent past. In this regard, microwave… read more here.
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; using intertwined; ablation zone; helical antenna ... See more keywords
Evaluation of tumor coverage after MR‐guided prostate focal laser ablation therapy
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.13292
Abstract: PURPOSE Prostate cancer is the most common noncutaneous cancer among men in the USA. Focal laser thermal ablation (FLA) has the potential to control small tumors while preserving urinary and erectile function by leaving the… read more here.
Keywords: prostate; ablation; ablation zone; focal laser ... See more keywords
Advanced CT techniques for hepatic microwave ablation zone monitoring and follow-up
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DOI: 10.1007/s00261-021-03333-z
Abstract: To evaluate utility of advanced CT techniques including HighlY constrained back-projection and dual-energy CT for intra- and post-procedure hepatic microwave ablation zone monitoring. 8 hepatic microwave ablations were performed in 4 adult swine (5 min/65… read more here.
Keywords: ablation; ablation zone; advanced techniques; dect ... See more keywords
Microwave Ablation of the Lung in a Porcine Model: Vessel Diameter Predicts Pulmonary Artery Occlusion
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-017-1689-y
Abstract: PurposeTo determine the size of pulmonary artery (PA) at risk for occlusion during percutaneous microwave ablation and to assess the effect of vessel diameter, number, and patency, on ablation zone volume.Materials and MethodsComputed tomography (CT)… read more here.
Keywords: ablation; ablation zone; vessel diameter; microwave ablation ... See more keywords
Ultrasound-Guided Percutaneous Laser Ablation of the Thyroid Gland in a Swine Model: Comparison of Ablation Parameters and Ablation Zone Dimensions.
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-02915-0
Abstract: To compare laser ablation (LA) zone dimensions at two predetermined energy parameters to cover a theoretical 10 mm zone + 2 mm margin in a thyroid swine model. Approval of the Institutional Animal Care and… read more here.
Keywords: ablation; ablation zone; laser ablation; swine ... See more keywords
T2*-weighted MRI as a non-contrast-enhanced method for assessment of focal laser ablation zone extent in prostate cancer thermotherapy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07127-7
Abstract: Objectives To evaluate utility of T2*-weighted (T2*W) MRI as a tool for intra-operative identification of ablation zone extent during focal laser ablation (FLA) of prostate cancer (PCa), as compared to the current standard of contrast-enhanced… read more here.
Keywords: prostate; contrast; ablation; ablation zone ... See more keywords
The in vivo performance of a novel thermal accelerant agent used for augmentation of microwave energy delivery within biologic tissues during image-guided thermal ablation: a porcine study
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DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2017.1317367
Abstract: Abstract Objectives: To investigate the effects of a novel caesium-based thermal accelerant (TA) agent on ablation zone volumes following in vivo microwave ablation of porcine liver and skeletal muscle, and to correlate the effects of… read more here.
Keywords: agent; ablation; ablation zone; muscle ... See more keywords
Effect of Hashimoto's thyroiditis on the extent of the ablation zone in early stages of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for papillary thyroid microcarcinoma: a large cohort study of 772 patients
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DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2022.2041736
Abstract: Abstract Purpose To evaluate the effect of Hashimoto's thyroiditis (HT) on the extent of ablation zone in ultrasound (US)-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for early stages of papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC). Method We selected 772 patients… read more here.
Keywords: thyroiditis extent; effect hashimoto; ablation zone; hashimoto thyroiditis ... See more keywords
A Study of Microwave Ablation with Hollow Antenna
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2022.3169605
Abstract: To solve the problem of the non-spherical ablation zone in microwave ablation, we propose a hollow microwave ablation antenna. Compared with the microwave ablation antenna with coaxial cable as the main body, we use a… read more here.
Keywords: hollow antenna; ablation; microwave ablation; ablation zone ... See more keywords
In Vivo Microwave Ablation of Normal Swine Lung at High-power, Short-duration Settings.
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DOI: 10.18926/amo/63212
Abstract: To evaluate the volume and heat-sink effects of microwave ablation (MWA) in the ablation zone of the normal swine lung. MWA at 100 W was performed for 1, 2, and 3 min in 7, 5,… read more here.
Keywords: microwave ablation; ablation zone; ablation; lung ... See more keywords
Real-Time Split-Dose PET/CT-Guided Ablation Improves Colorectal Liver Metastasis Detection and Ablation Zone Margin Assessments without the Need for Repeated Contrast Injection
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers14246253
Abstract: Simple Summary This study showed that adding PET to CT-guided ablation of CLMs can improve tumor detection for targeting, allowing for repeated tumor visualization for monitoring during ablation and assessing the ablation zone and margins… read more here.
Keywords: need repeated; ablation zone; pet guided; ablation ... See more keywords