Abstract |
To evaluate the efficiency of laser thermocoagulation under computed tomography (CT) guidance in the treatment of osteoid osteoma within a strictly pediatric group. Twenty-five patients aged 4 to 17 years were treated under CT by laser thermocoagulation. The nidus measured on average 10.1 mm. Pain relief was the main item for evaluation of the effectiveness of our treatment. Follow-up ranged from 3 months to 61 months (mean, 26 months). Technical success was achieved in 100%. Thermocoagulation proved to be initially effective in 24 of 25 children (96%) and had a positive long-term effect in 23 of 25 children (92%). We had four minor complications and one severe complication (partial osteonecrosis of the talus). Laser thermocoagualation is an effective treatment for osteoid osteoma in pediatric patients.
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Authors | A Aschero, G Gorincour, Y Glard, C Desvignes, M Paris, B Bourlière-Najean, G Bollini, P Petit |
Journal | European radiology
(Eur Radiol)
Vol. 19
Issue 3
Pg. 679-86
(Mar 2009)
ISSN: 1432-1084 [Electronic] Germany |
PMID | 18839180
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Bone Neoplasms
(therapy)
- Child
- Child, Preschool
- Female
- Humans
- Laser Coagulation
(methods)
- Male
- Osteoma, Osteoid
(therapy)
- Pain
- Prospective Studies
- Radiography, Interventional
(methods)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
(methods)
- Treatment Outcome
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