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Radiofrequency ablation in metastatic melanoma
Author(s) -
Shashank Arridh,
Shehata Mena,
Morris David L.,
Thompson John F.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of surgical oncology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.201
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1096-9098
pISSN - 0022-4790
DOI - 10.1002/jso.23548
Subject(s) - medicine , radiofrequency ablation , melanoma , lung , ablation , metastatic melanoma , radiology , general surgery , oncology , surgery , cancer research
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive therapy that has, until recently, received limited attention in the management of metastatic melanoma. RFA is well described in the management of primary malignancies of the liver, however limited data are available on its application to metastatic deposits of melanoma occurring in the lung, liver, or adrenal glands. This article explores the basic principles of RFA, its safety, efficacy, and application to metastatic malignancies of the lung, liver and adrenal glands, with particular emphasis on melanoma. Previously published results are reviewed, and we report a small additional series of patients with liver and lung metastases treated in Sydney using RFA. J. Surg. Oncol. 2014 109:366–369 . © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.