Evaluation of efficacy and safety of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for hepatic cavernous hemangioma
- VernacularTitle:经皮射频治疗肝海绵状血管瘤的疗效与安全性分析
- Author:
Yan CUI
;
Liyan ZHOU
;
Min JI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Cavernous hemangioma;
Radiofrequency ablation;
Liver
- From:
Chinese Journal of Minimally Invasive Surgery
2005;0(11):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
3.0 cm in diameter were given multiple overlapping ablations that encompassed the entire lesions as well as an approximately 0.5 cm rim of normal liver tissue. The operation was performed under local anesthesia in association with systemic analgesia. Results The procedure was successfully accomplished in all the 26 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 occurred. Follow-up observations in 23 patients for 1~5 years (mean, 2 years and 8 months) showed a complete response (CR) in 22 patients and a partial response (PR) in 1 patient by one mission of PRFA, the effective rate (CR+PR) being 100%. The hepatic cavernous hemangiomas decreased by a mean of 68.8% (range, 41.2%~81.5%) in diameter. Conclusions Minimally invasive PRFA is a safe and effective therapy for HCHs in properly selected patients by experienced hands.
