CT-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of spleen: a preliminary study.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
The objective of our study was to evaluate the technical feasibility, safety, and changes of platelet counts of CT-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of normal spleen in a porcine model. It is feasible and safe to perform CT-guided percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of the spleen in a pig. Although further study is still required in clinical applications, this method can be a minimally invasive and effective therapeutic technique in patients with hypersplenism.
Medical subject headings
- Catheter Ablation
- Spleen
- Splenectomy
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed