OBJECTIVE: We present three cases of symptomatic high-risk metastases involving the vertebral body treated using infused bipolar radiofrequency ablation either alone or in combination with vertebroplasty. CONCLUSION: In our experience, the bipolar technique can reduce the risk of spinal cord damage in radiofrequency ablation of lesions within 1 cm of neural structures and involving paravertebral soft tissue.
OBJECTIVE: We present three cases of symptomatic high-risk metastases involving the vertebral body treated using infused bipolar radiofrequency ablation either alone or in combination with vertebroplasty. CONCLUSION: In our experience, the bipolar technique can reduce the risk of spinal cord damage in radiofrequency ablation of lesions within 1 cm of neural structures and involving paravertebral soft tissue.
Authors: Michael David Lane; Huy B Q Le; Steven Lee; Casey Young; Manraj K S Heran; Maziar Badii; Paul William Clarkson; Peter L Munk Journal: Skeletal Radiol Date: 2010-08-05 Impact factor: 2.199
Authors: G Carrafiello; D Laganà; C Pellegrino; F Fontana; M Mangini; P Nicotera; M Petullà; E Bracchi; E Genovese; S Cuffari; C Fugazzola Journal: Radiol Med Date: 2009-05-14 Impact factor: 3.469