Xavier Buy MD, Presenter: Proctor, Galil Medical Ltd

Julien Garnon MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Catherine Roy MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jean Palussiere MD, Abstract Co-Author: Travel support, Bracco Group

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

To know the physical and biological principles of radiofrequency and cryoablation To standardize imaging follow-up protocols after radiofrequency and renal tumor ablation To know the typical and atypical imaging features and the sequential changes after renal thermal ablation To know the major differences between post-radiofrequency and post-cryoablation imaging  

A. Principles of RFA and CRA B. Biological effects of RFA and CRA  C. Imaging follow-up protocols after renal ablation  D. Typical imaging features after complete and incomplete ablation E. Atypical imaging features and pitfalls F. Imaging of complications after renal ablation G. Strategy in doubtful cases   

http://abstract.rsna.org/uploads/2014/14009375/14009375_81j9.pdf

Buy, X, Garnon, J, Roy, C, Palussiere, J, Gangi, A, CT and MR Imaging after Radiofrequency and Cryoablation of Renal Tumors.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14009375.html