Evaluation of efficacy and prognosis of radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of hepatic hemangiomas
- VernacularTitle:射频消融治疗肝血管瘤的疗效及预后分析
- Author:
Jun ZHENG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Liver hemangioma;
Radiofrequeney ablation;
Liver
- From:
Journal of Chongqing Medical University
2003;0(06):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
3.5cm in diameter were given multiple overlapping ablations that encompassed the entire les- ions.The operation was performed under local anesthesia in association with systemic analgesia. Results:The procedure was successfully accomplished in all the 16 patients. Adverse reactions happened at 2 ～5 postoperative days,including local pain and discomfort,pyrexia,and elevations of ALT levels. No bile leakage or hemorrhage occured.Follow-up observations in 16 patients for 1～3 years (mean,1 years and 8 months)showed a complete response (CR)in 15 patients and a partial response (PR)in l patient by one mission of RFA,the effective rate (CR+PR)being 100%.The hepatic hemangiomas decreased by a mean of 62.0%(range,50.1%～84.7%)in diameter. Conclusion:RFA is a safe and effective therapy for liver hemangiomas in properly selected patients by experienced hands.
