Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation for treatment of liver tumor / 第三军医大学学报

ABSTRACT

Objective To study the curative effect of percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (PRFA) on liver tumors. Methods A total of 66 patients underwent PRFA under ultrasound guidance for the total frequencies of 146. AFP, B-US, and CT examinations were conducted before and after the operation. A follow-up for 6 months was carried out. Results PRFA was successfully performed on all patients. Serious complications and death were found in 2 cases. The follow-up revealed complete disappearance of tumor masses in 6 cases. The diameter of tumor reduced by 1/2 were found in 24 cases, and