Open AccessShort-term outcomes of radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma using cone-beam computed tomography for planning and image guidance
Author(s) -
Xianhua Yao,
Dong Yan,
Xianxian Jiang,
Xiao Li,
Huiying Zeng,
Huai Li
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
world journal of clinical cases
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.368
H-Index - 10
ISSN - 2307-8960
DOI - 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i7.1580
Subject(s) - medicine , hepatocellular carcinoma , radiofrequency ablation , computed tomography , cone beam computed tomography , radiology , ablation , cone beam ct , radiation treatment planning , nuclear medicine , radiation therapy
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an effective treatment for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and a minimally invasive alternative to hepatectomy for treating tumour recurrence. RFA is often performed using contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) and/or ultrasonography. In recent years, angiographic systems with flat panel image detectors and advanced image reconstruction algorithms have broadened the clinical applications of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT), including RFA. Several studies have shown the effectiveness of using CBCT for immediate treatment assessments and follow-ups.