Usefulness of CT During Renal Arteriography: A Case of Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation for Renal Cell Carcinoma

Journal Article · Mon Nov 15 00:00:00 EST 2004 · Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/S00270-004-0188-0· OSTI ID:21088200

Tanigawa, Noboru; Kariya, Shuji; Komemushi, Atsushi; Kojima, Hiroyuki; Sawada, Satoshi ^[1]

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1. Kansai Medical University, Department of Radiology (Japan)

A 64-year-old man with a unilateral 15 mm diameter renal cell carcinoma underwent percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) assisted by CT during renal arteriography (angio-CT). Prior to placement of the needle electrode, a 5 Fr angio-catheter was placed in the right renal artery, and angio-CT was performed before, during and after the procedure. Since multiple angio-CT can be performed using a small amount of diluted contrast agent, RFA can be monitored without impairing renal function. As a result, this imaging combination was found to be useful for determining the end point of ablation.

• OSTI ID: 21088200
• Journal Information: Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology, Vol. 27, Issue 6; Other Information: DOI: 10.1007/s00270-004-0188-0; Copyright (c) 2004 Springer-Verlag New York, LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0174-1551
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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