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Electrolysis and other local ablative treatments for non‐resectable colorectal liver metastases
Author(s) -
Teague Benjamin D.,
WemyssHolden Simon A.,
Fosh Beverley G.,
Dennison Ashley R.,
Maddern Guy J.
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
anz journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.426
H-Index - 70
eISSN - 1445-2197
pISSN - 1445-1433
DOI - 10.1046/j.1445-2197.2002.02326.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ablative case , cryotherapy , radiofrequency ablation , irreversible electroporation , ablation , electrocoagulation , electrolysis , radiation therapy , surgery , radiology , electrolyte , electrode , biochemistry , chemistry , electroporation , gene
The present paper is a review of the current ablative treatment options for the treatment of colorectal liver metastases. Cryotherapy, microwave coagulation therapy, radiofrequency ablation and laser‐induced thermotherapy are discussed. Electrolysis, a novel non‐thermal ablative treatment, is described. Potential benefits of electrolysis include the apparent ability to safely and effectively treat lesions abutting major hepatic structures and the lack of a systemic inflammatory reaction following electrolytic ablation. Further studies in animals and humans are needed to confirm this potential and to further refine the methods of electrolytic treatment of colorectal liver metastases.