Description:
Both primary lung cancer, and metastatic lung disease are common. The stage of the disease is the most important prognostic factor; however, the overall prognosis for patients with lung cancer is poor. Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation may be used in patients with small early-stage lung cancer for whom surgery is not appropriate or who do not wish to undergo conventional surgery, and for patients with a small number of lung metastases
A small needle electrode is inserted through the skin directly into the tumour, usually under computed tomography (CT) guidance. Radiofrequency energy is passed through the electrode, producing heat which destroys the tumour tissue.
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