Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation of a Small Renal Mass Complicated by Appendiceal Perforation

Journal Article · Fri Jun 15 00:00:00 EDT 2012 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-011-0281-0· OSTI ID:21608509

Boone, Judith ^[1]; Bex, Axel ^[2]; Prevoo, Warner ^[1]

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1. Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Department of Radiology, Netherlands Cancer Institute (Netherlands)
2. Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Department of Urology, Netherlands Cancer Institute (Netherlands)

Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has gained wide acceptance as nephron-sparing therapy for small renal masses in select patients. Generally, it is a safe procedure with minor morbidity and acceptable short-term oncologic outcome. However, as a result of the close proximity of vital structures, such as the bowel, ureter, and large vessels, to the ablative field, complications regarding these structures may occur. This is the first article describing appendiceal perforation as a complication of computed tomography-guided RFA despite hydrodissection. When performing this innovative and promising procedure one should be aware of the possibility of particular minor and even major complications.

• OSTI ID: 21608509
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 35, Issue 3; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-011-0281-0; Copyright (c) 2012 Springer Science+Business Media, LLC and the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE); Article Copyright (c) 2011 The Author(s); Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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