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Radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of 216 cases of liver cancer

Kaiyan Li

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Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the treatment of liver cancer.Methods 216 cases of liver cancer underwent RFA. After treatment, the main symptoms were observed. Meanwhile, hepatic function examination, alpha fetoprotein (AFP), enhanced CT scans and color ultrasonography were performed. 185 cases were followed up for 12 months.Results AFP level was decreased in 85 % patients with abnormal AFP level before RFA. Blood signals around the tumors were reduced or disappeared in 76 % patients After RFA. All lesions showed complete or partial liquefaction necrosis. Lesions were not enhanced on the CT scan images at 1-6 months after RFA in 56 % patients. The one-year survive rate of the patients after RFA was 84 %.Conclusion RFA is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of liver cancer.

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Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the treatment of liver cancer.Methods 216 cases of liver cancer underwent RFA. After treatment, the main symptoms were observed. Meanwhile, hepatic function examination, alpha fetoprotein (AFP), enhanced CT scans and color ultrasonography were performed. 185 cases were followed up for 12 months.Results AFP level was decreased in 85 % patients with abnormal AFP level before RFA. Blood signals around the tumors were reduced or disappeared in 76 % patients After RFA. All lesions showed complete or partial liquefaction necrosis. Lesions were not enhanced on the CT scan images at 1-6 months after RFA in 56 % patients. The one-year survive rate of the patients after RFA was 84 %.Conclusion RFA is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of liver cancer.

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Objective To explore the efficacy and safety of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the treatment of liver cancer.Methods 216 cases of liver cancer underwent RFA. After treatment, the main symptoms were observed. Meanwhile, hepatic function examination, alpha fetoprotein (AFP), enhanced CT scans and color ultrasonography were performed. 185 cases were followed up for 12 months.Results AFP level was decreased in 85 % patients with abnormal AFP level before RFA. Blood signals around the tumors were reduced or disappeared in 76 % patients After RFA. All lesions showed complete or partial liquefaction necrosis. Lesions were not enhanced on the CT scan images at 1-6 months after RFA in 56 % patients. The one-year survive rate of the patients after RFA was 84 %.Conclusion RFA is a safe and effective technique for the treatment of liver cancer.

Key concepts: Medicine, Radiofrequency ablation, Liver cancer, Radiology, Ultrasonography, Cancer, Ablation, Internal medicine

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