Kristen Alexa Lee MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Afshin Gangi MD, PhD, Abstract Co-Author: Proctor, Galil Medical Ltd

Michael V. Friedman MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Travis J. Hillen MD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Biomedical Systems Consultant, Vidacare Corporation

Jack William Jennings MD, Abstract Co-Author: Speakers Bureau, DFINE, Inc Consultant, DFINE, Inc

In the past decade, there has been increasing use of percutaneous techniques in the treatment of both benign and metastatic spine lesions. These techniques provide therapeutic options for patients, who have failed conventional therapies or exhausted spine radiotherapy.  Review the most current and state of the art use of percutaneous image-guided interventions for benign and malignant lesions of the spine. Discuss specific challenges in thermal ablation of spinal lesions and the role of thermoprotection.

 Overview of percutaneous image-guided techniques in treatment of both benign and malignant spinal lesions, including vertebral augmentation, radiofrequency ablation, coblation, cryoablation, microwave and laser photocoagulation. Brief literature review on efficacy and safety profile of these techniques. Pictorial presentation of various benign and malignant spinal lesions pre- and post-treatment Discuss specific challenges in thermal ablation of spinal lesions and the role of thermoprotection Summary and future direction    

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Lee, K, Gangi, A, Friedman, M, Hillen, T, Jennings, J, Current Techniques in Percutaneous Image-guided Treatment of Benign and Malignant Lesions of the Spine.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008190.html