AJR. American journal of roentgenology
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AJR Am J Roentgenol · Dec 2010
Percutaneous cryoablation of anterior renal masses: technique, efficacy, and safety.
The safety and efficacy of renal tumor ablation are related, in part, to tumor location. Anterior tumors present a challenge due to the risk of injury to adjacent structures. The purpose of this study was to review the techniques, complications, and short-term outcomes of percutaneous cryoablation of anterior renal masses at a single institution. ⋯ Percutaneous cryoablation of anterior renal masses can be performed with high technical success and low complication rates. The lack of local renal tumor recurrence at short-term follow-up evaluation in this study is encouraging, but long-term follow-up is necessary to ensure the durability of treatment.