Percutaneous transthoracic radiofrequency ablation of renal tumors using an latrogenic pneumothorax

Kamran Ahrar; Surena Matin; Michael J. Wallace; Sanjay Gupta; Marshall E. Hicks

doi:10.2214/ajr.185.1.01850086

Percutaneous transthoracic radiofrequency ablation of renal tumors using an latrogenic pneumothorax

Kamran Ahrar, Surena Matin, Michael J. Wallace, Sanjay Gupta, Marshall E. Hicks

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OBJECTIVE. We report on a new technique for percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of tumors in the upper pole of kidneys in the presence of intervening lung parenchyma. CONCLUSION. Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of tumors in the upper pole of kidneys with intervening lung parenchyma can be accomplished successfully using a transthoracic approach through an iatrogenic pneumothorax. This technique allows for precise placement and repositioning of the radiofrequency electrode under CT guidance without repeated puncture of the visceral pleura.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	86-88
Number of pages	3
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	185
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.185.1.01850086
State	Published - 2005

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