Journal of vascular and interventional radiology : JVIR
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jul 2014
ReviewIrreversible electroporation for nonthermal tumor ablation in the clinical setting: a systematic review of safety and efficacy.
To provide an overview of current clinical results of irreversible electroporation (IRE), a novel, nonthermal tumor ablation technique that uses electric pulses to induce cell death, while preserving structural integrity of bile ducts and vessels. ⋯ In cases where other techniques are unsuitable, IRE is a promising modality for the ablation of tumors near bile ducts and blood vessels. This articles gives an extensive overview of the available evidence, which is limited in terms of quality and quantity. With the limitations of the evidence in mind, IRE of central liver tumors seems relatively safe without major complications, whereas complications after pancreatic IRE appear more severe. The available limited results for tumor control are generally good. Overall, the future of IRE for difficult-to-reach tumors appears promising.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jul 2014
Combination radiofrequency ablation and percutaneous osteoplasty for palliative treatment of painful extraspinal bone metastasis: a single-center experience.
To evaluate combined radiofrequency (RF) ablation and percutaneous osteoplasty (POP) in patients with painful extraspinal bone metastases. ⋯ RF ablation with POP is effective for pain relief and functional recovery in patients with painful extraspinal bone metastases and can significantly improve quality of life.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jul 2014
Comparative StudyRadiofrequency ablation of T1 lung carcinoma: comparison of outcomes for first primary, metachronous, and synchronous lung tumors.
To report and compare outcomes after radiofrequency ablation for treatment-naïve first primary, metachronous, and synchronous T1 lung tumors. ⋯ Radiofrequency ablation results in good local control and progression-free survival in patients with treatment-naïve T1 lung tumors, including patients with metachronous and synchronous tumors.
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J Vasc Interv Radiol · Jul 2014
Feasibility of percutaneous cementoplasty combined with interventional internal fixation for impending pathologic fracture of the proximal femur.
To evaluate the feasibility of percutaneous cementoplasty and interventional internal fixation for stabilization of impending pathologic fracture of the proximal femur. ⋯ Percutaneous cementoplasty plus interventional internal fixation is a feasible technique for stabilization of impending pathologic fracture of the femur.