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62% (33/53) of tumors 3 cm succes sfully treated in one session - Compares favorably with RFA literature (23-40% success rate in tumors over 3 cm) - Tumors over 4 cm typically excluded in RFA literature (our study had 36 tumors 4 cm) Data...
Nonenhanced and contrast-enhanced chest CT routine at 1-, 3-, and 6-months - 3- and 6-month studies occasionally replaced with FDG PET/CT 1-month follow up at Tumor Ablation Clinic - Discuss imaging results/assess and treat delayed complic...
Generator selection, power, and number of applicators determined by tumor size and location...
CT /CT fluoroscopic guidance 6 MWA systems utilized Conscious sedation (midazolam and fentanyl) and local anesthesia (buffered lidocaine) routinely used No patients required general anesthesia Continues EKG and pulse oximetry, blood pressu...