MR-guided ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma aided by gadoxetic acid.

Abstract

Local recurrences are problematic following radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of hepatocellular carcinoma. Intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) is a potentially useful tool for the assessment of the extent of the thermal injury produced by RFA. The use of gadoxetic acid disodium, a hepatocyte-specific contrast agent with prolonged retention, is described as a method of improved assessment of the ablative margins relative to the tumor margins.

• Authors: Oliver F Bathe, Houman Mahallati
• Journal: Journal of surgical oncology (J Surg Oncol) Vol. 95 Issue 8 Pg. 670-3 (Jun 15 2007) ISSN: 0022-4790 [Print] United States
• PMID: 17345591 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright 2007 Wiley-Liss, Inc.

Chemical References

• Contrast Media
• gadolinium ethoxybenzyl DTPA
• Gadolinium DTPA

Topics

• Carcinoma, Hepatocellular (pathology, surgery)
• Catheter Ablation (adverse effects, methods)
• Contrast Media (administration & dosage)
• Gadolinium DTPA (administration & dosage)
• Humans
• Intraoperative Care
• Liver Neoplasms (pathology, surgery)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Male
• Middle Aged