Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: We evaluated the results of lung radiofrequency ablation for patients not considered surgical candidates. Indications for radiofrequency ablation were pulmonary malignant tumors in patients with medical comorbidities, pulmonary compromise, or refusal of surgery. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: This pilot study demonstrates the feasibility of radiofrequency ablation for small peripheral lung tumors. Larger tumors responded poorly. Additional trials are needed to determine safety and efficacy.
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Authors | Luis J Herrera, Hiran C Fernando, Yaron Perry, William E Gooding, Percival O Buenaventura, Neil A Christie, James D Luketich |
Journal | The Journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery
(J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg)
Vol. 125
Issue 4
Pg. 929-37
(Apr 2003)
ISSN: 0022-5223 [Print] United States |
PMID | 12698158
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Catheter Ablation
(instrumentation)
- Electrodes
- Equipment Design
- Female
- Humans
- Lung Neoplasms
(surgery)
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Postoperative Complications
(epidemiology)
- Retrospective Studies
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