TY - JOUR
T1 - Microwave lung ablation complicated by bronchocutaneous fistula
T2 - Case report and literature review
AU - Bui, James T.
AU - Gaba, Ron C.
AU - Knuttinen, M. Grace
AU - Omene, Benedictta O.
AU - Shon, Andrew
AU - Martinez, Brandon K.
AU - Owens, Charles A.
PY - 2011
Y1 - 2011
N2 - Microwave ablation is a developing treatment option for unresectable lung cancer. Early experience suggests that it may have advantages over radiofrequency (RF) ablation with larger ablation zones, shorter heating times, less susceptibility to heat sink, effectiveness in charred lung, synergism with multiple applicators, no need for grounding pads, and similar survival benefit. Newer microwave ablation devices are being developed and as their use becomes more prevalent, a greater understanding of device limitations and complications are important. Herein we describe a microwave lung ablation complicated by bronchocutaneous fistula (BCF) and its treatment. BCF treatment options include close monitoring, surgical closure, percutaneous sealant injection, and endoscopic plug or sealant in those who are not surgical candidates.
AB - Microwave ablation is a developing treatment option for unresectable lung cancer. Early experience suggests that it may have advantages over radiofrequency (RF) ablation with larger ablation zones, shorter heating times, less susceptibility to heat sink, effectiveness in charred lung, synergism with multiple applicators, no need for grounding pads, and similar survival benefit. Newer microwave ablation devices are being developed and as their use becomes more prevalent, a greater understanding of device limitations and complications are important. Herein we describe a microwave lung ablation complicated by bronchocutaneous fistula (BCF) and its treatment. BCF treatment options include close monitoring, surgical closure, percutaneous sealant injection, and endoscopic plug or sealant in those who are not surgical candidates.
KW - Microwave ablation
KW - bronchopleural fistula
KW - lung cancer treatment
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U2 - 10.1055/s-0031-1280654
DO - 10.1055/s-0031-1280654
M3 - Review article
C2 - 22654252
AN - SCOPUS:79959368056
SN - 0739-9529
VL - 28
SP - 152
EP - 155
JO - Seminars in Interventional Radiology
JF - Seminars in Interventional Radiology
IS - 2
ER -