Thermal Tumor Ablation in Clinical Use

作者：Christopher L. Brace · 发表于：IEEE Pulse · 年份：2011 · DOI：10.1109/mpul.2011.942603 · 被引用次数：254 · 研究领域：Ultrasound and Hyperthermia Applications、Advanced MRI Techniques and Applications、Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis

Although a surgical procedure is performed by visual inspection with histopathological assessment of the excised tumor and margins, percutaneous and noninvasive thermal ablation is performed strictly with the aid of imaging. Applicator guidance into the target zone, treatment monitoring and verification, and clinical follow-up rely on effective imaging. Detailed discussion of imaging is beyond the scope of this article, but the influence of imaging on the choice of thermal ablation or procedural approach will be discussed as needed. More information on imaging for interventional therapies can be found in other articles in this issue of IEEE Pulse.