Combined Biopsy and Imaging-Guided Microwave Ablation by Using a Coaxial Guiding Needle

Abstract

This article demonstrates the technique of using a coaxial guiding needle to perform combined percutaneous biopsy and microwave ablation via a single tract. From May 2019 to July 2020, 14 patients underwent combined biopsy and microwave ablation by using a coaxial guiding cannula. Tumors were in the kidney of six patients (43%), the liver of six patients (43%), and the lung in two patients (14%). The diagnostic yield of biopsy was 86% (12/14). Ablation technical success rate was 100%. In conclusion, using a coaxial guiding needle in microwave ablation and biopsy is safe and effective.

Keywords

• coaxial system
• microwave ablation
• percutaneous biopsy
• thermal ablation
• interventional oncology