Comparing Percutaneous Tumor Ablation Modalities: Microwave Ablation, Radiofrequency Ablation, Cryoablation, and Irreversible Electroporation

Abstract Archives of the RSNA, 2014

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Comparing Percutaneous Tumor Ablation Modalities: Microwave Ablation, Radiofrequency Ablation, Cryoablation, and Irreversible Electroporation

Education Exhibits

Presented on December 4, 2014
Presented as part of VIS-THA: Vascular/Interventional Thursday Poster Discussions

Participants

Seyed Amin Astani MD, MBA, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Kevin McGill MD, MPH, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Scott E. Schwartz MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

TEACHING POINTS

To compare the current indications, contraindications, technique, advantages, and mechanism of action of the 4 most commonly used percutaneous ablation modalities (microwave ablation, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, and irreversible electroporation).

TABLE OF CONTENTS/OUTLINE

Compare the microwave ablation, radiofrequency ablation, cryoablation, and irreversible electroporation in: • Mechanism of action and physics behind them • Indications and contraindications • Techniques • Advantages, challenges, and disadvantage • Complications • Cost

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Cite This Abstract

Astani, S, McGill, K, Schwartz, S, Comparing Percutaneous Tumor Ablation Modalities: Microwave Ablation, Radiofrequency Ablation, Cryoablation, and Irreversible Electroporation. Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14000237.html