Ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation with artificial pleural effusion for cancer of the liver located under the diaphragm
- VernacularTitle:人工胸水辅助超声引导射频消融治疗肝脏膈顶部肿瘤
- Author:
Wangjun LIAO
;
Fei CUI
;
Aimin LI
;
Min SHI
;
Jinzhang CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Hydrothorax;
Radiofrequency ablation;
Ultrasound-guided
- From:
Chinese Journal of Postgraduates of Medicine
2008;31(27):10-12
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To observe the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation(RFA)with artificial pleural effusion for cancer of the liver located under the diaphragm.Method Fifteen lesions in 11 patients with cancer of the liver located under the diaphragm were treated by RFA with artificial pleural effusion,for which 500-1000 ml normal saline was injected into the pleural cavity.Results Artificial pleural effusion was finished successfully,the whole tumor for all of 15 lesions were visualized by ultrasound and the ideal puncture pathway were easy to find.The artificial pleural effusion was vanished within 1 week after operation.All of the lesions were treated with RFA and complete necrosis was obtained in 13(86.7%)of the 15 lesions by CT or MRI.No severe complication was observed.Conclusion RFA with artificial pleural effusion is a safe and effective treatment option for patients with liver cancer under the diaphragm.
