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The safety and efficacy of ablative techniques adjacent to the hepatic vasculature and biliary system
Author(s) -
Mann Christopher D.,
Metcalfe Matthew S.,
Lloyd David M.,
Maddern Guy J.,
Dennison Ashley R.
Publication year - 2010
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 - 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2009.05174.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ablative case , malignancy , vascular occlusion , ablation , occlusion , radiology , surgery , radiation therapy
Ablative techniques may provide an alternative to resection in treating awkwardly placed hepatic malignancy adjacent to major vascular and biliary structures. The heat‐sink effect may reduce efficacy adjacent to major vascular structures. Vascular occlusion improves efficacy but is associated with increased vascular and biliary complications. The safety and efficacy of ablation in these situations remain to be defined. Further studies comparing both safety and efficacy are needed.