Abstract
The ability of contrast-enhanced power Doppler ultrasound (US) in evaluating the response of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to radiofrequency (RF) thermal ablation is investigated. Thirty-nine patients with 52 HCC nodules 1-5 cm in diameter underwent contrast-enhanced power Doppler US before and after RF thermal ablation. Findings at dual-phase spiral CT are used to establish the outcome of therapy. Contrast-enhanced power Doppler US shows promise in assessing the therapeutic effect of RF thermal ablation on HCC and in guiding additional RF procedures in cases of incomplete treatment.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Journal | Ultrasound in Medicine and Biology |
| Volume | 26 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 2 |
| State | Published - 2000 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Radiofrequency thermal ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma : Assessment of therapeutic effect with contrast-enhanced power Doppler ultrasound. / Donati, F.; Lencioni, Riccardo; Paolicchi, A.; Rossi, S.; Garbagnati, F.; Cioni, D.; Bartolozzi, C.
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Radiofrequency thermal ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma
T2 - Assessment of therapeutic effect with contrast-enhanced power Doppler ultrasound
AU - Donati, F.
AU - Lencioni, Riccardo
AU - Paolicchi, A.
AU - Rossi, S.
AU - Garbagnati, F.
AU - Cioni, D.
AU - Bartolozzi, C.
PY - 2000
Y1 - 2000
N2 - The ability of contrast-enhanced power Doppler ultrasound (US) in evaluating the response of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to radiofrequency (RF) thermal ablation is investigated. Thirty-nine patients with 52 HCC nodules 1-5 cm in diameter underwent contrast-enhanced power Doppler US before and after RF thermal ablation. Findings at dual-phase spiral CT are used to establish the outcome of therapy. Contrast-enhanced power Doppler US shows promise in assessing the therapeutic effect of RF thermal ablation on HCC and in guiding additional RF procedures in cases of incomplete treatment.
AB - The ability of contrast-enhanced power Doppler ultrasound (US) in evaluating the response of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) to radiofrequency (RF) thermal ablation is investigated. Thirty-nine patients with 52 HCC nodules 1-5 cm in diameter underwent contrast-enhanced power Doppler US before and after RF thermal ablation. Findings at dual-phase spiral CT are used to establish the outcome of therapy. Contrast-enhanced power Doppler US shows promise in assessing the therapeutic effect of RF thermal ablation on HCC and in guiding additional RF procedures in cases of incomplete treatment.
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SN - 0301-5629
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