BACKGROUND: The use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for treatment of liver malignancies is limited by the high rate of local recurrences. The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate parameters describing the reproducible target volume of a RFA procedure in order to facilitate better applicator placement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: RFA was performed in perfused and nonperfused pig livers. The following parameters were measured: axial and transverse diameter, front margin, coagulation center, diameter of sphere ablated (D(S)), distance to center (DC), and volume. Graphic overlays were utilized to visualize variability. Parameters were evaluated for Rita XL (2 algorithms), LeVeen, and Rita Xli applicators. RESULTS: The best prediction of a reproducibly ablated target volume can be made by the diameter of the sphere ablated and the distance of the applicator tip to center of the sphere (DC). The spheres were significantly different in diameter (D(S)) depending on the applicator Rita XL 29 +/- 6 mm, Rita XL(wet) 35 +/- 5 mm, LeVeen 35 +/- 8 mm, Rita Xli 44 +/- 5 mm (perfused livers, p < 0.001). Graphic overlay demonstrated differences in variability that can influence the reliability of the system. CONCLUSIONS: D(S) and DC as specific values for each applicator and algorithm facilitate a placement of the applicator relative to the target volume that maximizes the chance of complete ablation.
BACKGROUND: The use of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for treatment of liver malignancies is limited by the high rate of local recurrences. The aim of this experimental study was to evaluate parameters describing the reproducible target volume of a RFA procedure in order to facilitate better applicator placement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: RFA was performed in perfused and nonperfused pig livers. The following parameters were measured: axial and transverse diameter, front margin, coagulation center, diameter of sphere ablated (D(S)), distance to center (DC), and volume. Graphic overlays were utilized to visualize variability. Parameters were evaluated for Rita XL (2 algorithms), LeVeen, and Rita Xli applicators. RESULTS: The best prediction of a reproducibly ablated target volume can be made by the diameter of the sphere ablated and the distance of the applicator tip to center of the sphere (DC). The spheres were significantly different in diameter (D(S)) depending on the applicator Rita XL 29 +/- 6 mm, Rita XL(wet) 35 +/- 5 mm, LeVeen 35 +/- 8 mm, Rita Xli 44 +/- 5 mm (perfused livers, p < 0.001). Graphic overlay demonstrated differences in variability that can influence the reliability of the system. CONCLUSIONS: D(S) and DC as specific values for each applicator and algorithm facilitate a placement of the applicator relative to the target volume that maximizes the chance of complete ablation.
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