Abstract
When a metastatic disease is localized and slowly evolving either spontaneously or after a general treatment, a local treatment may be proposed. For about 15 years, image-guided percutaneous ablation has been developed which allows to treat tumors with temperature modifications. These mini-invasive techniques may be repeated in patients whose disease may be chronic. Ablation techniques are also used in a more palliative manner on bone metastases to obtain pain relief.
Keywords:
cryotherapy; micro-waves; radiofrequency; tumoral ablation.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / secondary
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / therapy
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Bone Neoplasms / secondary
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Bone Neoplasms / therapy
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Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology
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Cryotherapy / methods
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Electrochemotherapy / methods
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Electromagnetic Radiation
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High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound Ablation / methods
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Humans
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Liver Neoplasms / secondary
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Liver Neoplasms / therapy
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Lung Neoplasms / secondary
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Lung Neoplasms / therapy
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Interventional
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Microwaves / therapeutic use
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Neoplasm Metastasis / therapy*
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Ultrasonography, Interventional