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Percutaneous Tumor Ablation Tools: Microwave, Radiofrequency, or Cryoablation—What Should You Use and Why?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4319523/
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation Tools: Microwave, RFA, cryo
Re: Percutaneous Tumor Ablation Tools: Microwave, RFA, cryo
Olga and or Bonni
What comparisons are there between RFA and Cryo in diminished lung volumes and decreases.
RFA can create collateral damage verses Cryo.
Cryo can't be too close to trachea?
Deb,
Cryoablation has less limitations than RFA or MW for close located vital structures as they return to normal working conditions after they de-freeze. Last Ivan's big cryo with Dr.Littrup was next to trachea and although it was longer in recovery and more cough, the cryoablation was done in the location RFA or MW could not be done. Radiosurgery could also be done there and we were choosing between these two, but we choose cryo to preserve lungs, bones and heart.
What comparisons are there between RFA and Cryo in diminished lung volumes and decreases.
RFA can create collateral damage verses Cryo.
Cryo can't be too close to trachea?
Deb,
Cryoablation has less limitations than RFA or MW for close located vital structures as they return to normal working conditions after they de-freeze. Last Ivan's big cryo with Dr.Littrup was next to trachea and although it was longer in recovery and more cough, the cryoablation was done in the location RFA or MW could not be done. Radiosurgery could also be done there and we were choosing between these two, but we choose cryo to preserve lungs, bones and heart.
Debbie