Thermal Ablation of Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma

Semin intervent Radiol 2014; 31: 118-124DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1373786Ablation options for the treatment of localized non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) include radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, and cryotherapy. Irreversible electroporation is a novel ablation method with the potential of application to lung tumors in risky locations. This review article describes the established and novel ablation techniques used in the treatment of localized NSCLC, including mechanism of action, indications, potential complications, clinical outcomes, postablation surveillance, and use in combination with other therapies.[...]Thieme Medical Publishers 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.Article in Thieme eJournals:Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Seminars in Interventional Radiology - May 21, 2014 Category: Radiology Authors: Ridge, Carol A.Solomon, Stephen B.Thornton, Raymond H. Source Type: research