Abstract
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (PRFA) is a minimally invasive procedure used for the treatment of small hepatocellular carcinomas. PRFA is regarded as a much safer alternative to surgical resection or orthotopic liver transplantation. However, serious complications, including cardiac tamponade, have been reported. Two cases of severe cardiac tamponade during PRFA were successfully treated.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 587-590 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia |
| Volume | 25 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 2013 |
Keywords
- Cardiac tamponade
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Liver carcinoma
- Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation
- Thermoablation