Radiofrequency ablation of locally advanced pancreatic adenocarcinoma:An overview

查看全文 作　　者：Mirko D’[1]Onofrio;Emilio [2]Barbi;Roberto [3]Girelli;Enrico [1]Martone;Anna [1]Gallotti;Roberto [4]Salvia;Paolo Tinazzi [2]Martini;Claudio [4]Bassi;Paolo [4]Pederzoli;Roberto Pozzi [1]Mucelli 机构地区：[1]Department of Radiology,University Hospital G.B.Rossi,University of Verona;[2]Department of Radiology,Hospital'Casa di Cura Pederzoli'-Peschiera;[3]Department of Surgery,Hospital'Casa di Cura Pederzoli'-Peschiera;[4]Department of Surgery,University Hospital G.B.Rossi,University of Verona 出　　处：《World Journal of Gastroenterology》索引2010年第16卷第28期,共6页 摘　　要：Radiofrequency ablation(RFA)of pancreatic neoplasms is restricted to locally advanced,non-resectable but nonmetastatic tumors.RFA of pancreatic tumors is nowadays an ultrasound-guided procedure performed during laparotomy in open surgery.Intraoperative ultrasound covers the mandatory role of staging,evaluation of feasibility,guidance and monitoring of the procedure.Different types of needle can be used.The first aim in the evaluation of RFA as a treatment for locally advanced pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma,in order of evaluation but not of importance,is to determine the feasibility of the procedure.The second aim is to establish the effect of RFA on tumoral mass in terms of necrosis andcytoreduction.The most important aim,third in order of evaluation,is the potential improvement of quality of life and survival rate.Nowadays,only a few studies assess the feasibility of the procedure.The present paper is an overview of RFA for pancreatic adenocarcinoma. 关 键 词：Radiofrequency ablation Pancreatic adenocarcinoma Intraoperative ultrasound Contrast-enhanced ultrasound Perfusion computed tomography