Microwave ablation of malignant liver lesions: does the presence of cirrhosis affect the diameter of the ablation zones? A retrospective comparative study from a single institution.

Date publication

novembre 2026

Journal

The British journal of radiology

Auteurs

Membres identifiés du Cancéropôle Est :
Dr CAZZATO Roberto-Luigi

Tous les auteurs :
Shaygi B, Burger R, Reed W, Ashraf N, Weston-Petrides G, Puttick T, Hamed A, Cazzato RL, Peddu P

Lien Pubmed

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/42439537

Résumé

Thermal ablation techniques, such as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA), are used to treat hepatic malignancies. The "oven effect," where background cirrhotic tissue insulates and enhances heating, is well-documented in RFA but not in MWA. This study aims to explore whether the oven effect occurs in MWA.

Mots clés

cirrhotic liver, hepatocellular carcinoma, liver metastases, microwave ablation, oven effect, thermal ablation

Référence

Br J Radiol. 2026 11 1;99(1187):2294-2299