Balloon-assisted osteoplasty of periacetabular tumors following percutaneous cryoablation

A. Nicholas Kurup, Jonathan M. Morris, Grant D. Schmit, Thomas D. Atwell, John J. Schmitz, Peter S. Rose, Matthew R. Callstrom

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

27 Scopus citations

Abstract

Purpose To describe the feasibility, safety, and effectiveness of a technique using vertebral augmentation balloons to promote delivery of cement into periacetabular tumors after cryoablation for fracture prevention. Materials and Methods A retrospective review was performed of seven consecutive patients (six men and one woman; mean age, 64 y ± 8) with unilateral periacetabular tumors (mean size, 4.2 cm ± 1.4) treated with cryoablation and balloon-assisted osteoplasty for fracture prevention. Cortical defects were seen in six (86%) tumors, and additional pathologic fractures occurred in five (71%) tumors before treatment. The cohort included six (86%) Harrington class I defects and one (14%) class II defect. Procedures were performed with computed tomography fluoroscopic guidance and general anesthesia. Vertebral augmentation balloons (mean, 2; range, 1-4) were inflated within the ablation cavity immediately before or during cement injection. Results All procedures were technically successful. Median percentage tumor fill was 63% (range, 17%-96%). Minor cement leakage occurred in two (29%) patients with no symptomatic or intraarticular extravasation. A new nondisplaced fracture occurred in one patient and was conservatively managed. No major complications occurred. Local tumor progression occurred in one (20%) of five patients with imaging follow-up. Conclusions Balloon-assisted osteoplasty after cryoablation of periacetabular tumors appears feasible, safe, and effective for fracture prevention. This technique directs cement instillation into ablation defects with a high degree of filling and minimal leakage.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)588-594
Number of pages7
JournalJournal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume26
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 1 2015

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Balloon-assisted osteoplasty of periacetabular tumors following percutaneous cryoablation'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this