Virtual puncture line in radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma of the caudate lobe

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2009 Aug;193(2):W149-51. doi: 10.2214/AJR.08.1817.

Abstract

Objective: In this study, we evaluated the feasibility of using a virtual puncture line in 3D CT for the treatment of 21 hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) nodules in the caudate lobe.

Conclusion: There were no severe complications in this study. Thus, the treatment of HCC nodules in the caudate lobe using a virtual puncture line is feasible.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / diagnostic imaging*
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / surgery*
  • Catheter Ablation*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Humans
  • Imaging, Three-Dimensional*
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Liver Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Punctures / methods
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Ultrasonography