PERCUTANEOUS CT-GUIDED RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION OF PRIMARY LUNG CANCER: A CASE REPORT
Abstract
Successful application of percutaneous CT-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of a peripheral bronchogenic carcinoma in a 62 years old female patient was reported. RFA was the favored treatment option in this patient, who was not a candidate for surgery and presuming inoperative stage. A 14 G Leveen Needle Electrode (Radio Therapeutics, Corporate, USA) with an array diameter of 4.0 cm. connected to a 200 watt Generator (RF 3000, Radio Therapeutics Corporate, USA) was inserted into a 3.5 cm. squamous cell carcinoma of the lateral basal segment of the right lower lobe. RFA resulted in almost completely tumor necrosis replacing by thin-wall cavitation on post-ablation CT-imaging. After treatment of post procedural pneumothorax and post-ablation pneumonia the patient had a better life quality, with gaining in weight for at least 6 months of followed up period. Further clinical experience and prospective studies for a longer period are necessary to deternine the long term efficacy of RFA in the treatment of lung tumors.
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