Percutaneous cryoablation of cervical lymph node metastases under ultrasonic guidance
- VernacularTitle:颈淋巴结转移癌的氩氦靶向治疗
- Author:
Jianxiong LI
;
Fengtao YI
;
Huazhi SONG
;
Junlan YANG
;
Shunchang JIAO
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Surgical Procedures,Minimally Invasive;
Head and Heck Neoplasms;
Ultrasonography,Interventional
- From:
Chinese Archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
2006;0(04):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To observe the feasibility and safety of cryoablation of cervical lymph node metastases for nonsurgical candidates.METHODS The procedure was performed after achievement of local anesthesia for 15 cases.In this clinical study,local anesthesia with no sedation was performed to all the patients.In all cases,patients underwent two freeze/thaw cycles.RESULTS Tumors of 14 patients were thoroughly covered by ice balls.In one patient,96% of the tumorous lesion was covered by ice balls.In these patients,no complicated complication was observed during the treatment.CONCLUSION Percutaneous cryoablation therapy for cervical lymph node metastases under ultrasonic guidance is a feasible and minimally invasive method with satisfactory local control.
