Microwave ablation versus laparoscopic resection as first‐line therapy for solitary 3–5‐cm HCC
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DOI: 10.1002/hep.32323
Abstract: The study objective was to compare the effectiveness of microwave ablation (MWA) and laparoscopic liver resection (LLR) on solitary 3–5‐cm HCC over time. read more here.
Keywords: resection; laparoscopic; solitary hcc; microwave ablation ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Tissue Deformation during Radiofrequency and Microwave Ablation Procedures: Influence of Output Energy Delivery.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.13688
Abstract: PURPOSE To quantitatively analyze tissue deformation during radiofrequency (RF) and microwave ablation for varying output energy levels. METHODS A total of 46 fiducial markers which were classified into outer, middle and inner lines, were positioned… read more here.
Keywords: energy delivery; ablation; tissue; microwave ablation ... See more keywords
Dynamic changes in liver volume calculated using a three-dimensional visualization system after microwave ablation of hepatocellular carcinomas.
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DOI: 10.1002/mp.15641
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To investigate the changes in liver volume and function after microwave ablation (MWA) of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCCs). MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively analyzed 76 patients with 106 nodules who underwent MWA for HCCs ≤5… read more here.
Keywords: microwave ablation; changes liver; ablation; liver volume ... See more keywords
Development of a novel MR‐conditional microwave needle for MR‐guided interventional microwave ablation at 1.5T
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DOI: 10.1002/mrm.29289
Abstract: To develop an MR‐conditional microwave needle that generates a spherical ablation zone and clear MRI visibility for MR‐guided microwave ablation. read more here.
Keywords: conditional microwave; microwave; microwave ablation; development novel ... 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
Contrast-enhanced CT immediately following percutaneous microwave ablation of cT1a renal cell carcinoma: Optimizing cancer outcomes
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DOI: 10.1007/s00261-022-03481-w
Abstract: To evaluate the effect of intra-procedural contrast-enhanced CT (CECT) and same-session repeat ablation (SSRA) on primary efficacy, the complete eradication of tumor after the first ablation session as confirmed on first imaging follow-up, of clinically… read more here.
Keywords: contrast enhanced; renal cell; primary efficacy; microwave ablation ... See more keywords
Microwave Ablation of Lung Tumors Near the Heart: A Retrospective Review of Short-Term Procedural Safety in Ten Patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-017-1660-y
Abstract: ObjectivesTo evaluate the rate of short-term complications associated with microwave ablation of lung tumors located near the heart.MethodsThis HIPAA-compliant study was performed with a waiver for informed consent. Patients who underwent microwave ablation of lung… read more here.
Keywords: ablation lung; heart; ablation; lung tumors ... 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
Microwave Ablation of Adrenal Tumors in Patients With Continuous Intra-Arterial Blood Pressure Monitoring Without Prior Alpha-Adrenergic Blockade: Safety and Efficacy
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DOI: 10.1007/s00270-020-02547-w
Abstract: Purpose Evaluate the safety and efficacy of adrenal microwave ablation performed with continuous intra-arterial blood pressure monitoring (IABPM) and without alpha-adrenergic blockade (AAB) as pretreatment. Material and Methods A single-center, retrospective review of all percutaneous… read more here.
Keywords: ablation; blood pressure; efficacy; microwave ablation ... See more keywords
Tumor location does not impact oncologic outcomes for percutaneous microwave ablation of clinical T1a renal cell carcinoma
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-019-06121-y
Abstract: ObjectiveTo evaluate the impact of anterior tumor location on oncologic efficacy, complication rates, and procedure duration for 151 consecutive biopsy-proven clinical T1a renal cell carcinoma (RCC) treated with percutaneous microwave (MW) ablation.MethodsThis single-center retrospective study… read more here.
Keywords: tumor location; percutaneous microwave; ablation; microwave ablation ... See more keywords
Microwave ablation after downstaging of hepatocellular carcinoma: outcome was similar to tumor within Milan criteria
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DOI: 10.1007/s00330-019-06604-y
Abstract: Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcome of patients receiving microwave ablation (MWA), either after downstaging of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), or without downstaging when meeting initially… read more here.
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; hcc; milan criteria; group ... See more keywords