Innovative Surgical Sciences (May 2018)
Intermittent Pringle maneuver may be beneficial for radiofrequency ablations in situations with tumor-vessel proximity
Abstract
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) represents a treatment option for non-resectable liver malignancies. Larger ablations can be achieved with a temporary hepatic inflow occlusion (Pringle maneuver – PM). However, a PM can induce dehydration and carbonization of the target tissue. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of an intermittent PM on the ablation size.
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