radio-frequency ablation

Oncology The induction of thermal changes–coagulation necrosis in cells and tissue using a high-frequency alternating current, a modality used to “excise” tissue

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Rupture of benign thyroid tumors after radio-frequency ablation.

Complications Following Radiofrequency Ablation of Benign Thyroid Nodules: A Systematic Review

223877, completed in February 2012) that resulted in the creation of a physiological radio-frequency ablation (RFA) model for liver cancer treatment.

ClinicIMPPACT: Clinical Intervention Modelling, Planning and Proof for Ablation Cancer Treatment

Radio-frequency ablation is currently the market leader, with an estimated 60 percent share of the market (7) (Chart 1).

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During the management of nonarrhythmic conditions like radio-frequency ablation of hepatic tumors, increased level of radio-frequency energy is frequently used, causing higher incidence of potential complications including skin burns at the site of the indifferent electrode patch [9].

Incidence and factors predicting skin burns at the site of indifferent electrode during radiofrequency catheter ablation of cardiac arrhythmias

She underwent radioembolization treatments using radioactive microspheres called SIR-Spheres, radio-frequency ablation, and recently transarterial chemoembolization (TACE).

Local Stage IV Colon Cancer Survivor, Sue Susz, Featured in "Gonna BEAT This Thing" Video to Inspire Those Living with Terminal Cancer

Radio-frequency ablation involves the use of a special catheter that contains a tip that can be electrified to deliver a tiny charge that burns or ablates the tissue causing the irregular heart rhythm.

Recent studies shed new light on atrial fibrillation treatment: research looks at managing atrial fibrillation and its associated risks with medications and as part of other cardiac interventions

He explained that the procedure, when compared with the standard treatment of using radio-frequency ablation of pulmonary veins, takes lesser time, around three hours and has relatively low complications, which could include bleeding around the site of the incisions.

Heart Hospital pioneers a novel procedure

Radio-frequency ablation, a minimally invasive procedure that detroys the nerves to a spinal joint that's causing the pain, also is an option.

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He said the treatment which addresses a wide range of cancer types, including blood cancer, covers 12 techniques from the modern radio-particle knife, radio-frequency ablation, Ar-He cryosurgeries to bio-immunotherapy, gene therapy and artery interventional embolotherapy.

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Failure rates with NovaSure were significantly lower across both follow-up intervals, compared with thermal balloon ablation: "The use of impedance-based technology in radio-frequency ablation may optimize the delivery of treatment energy for more complete endometrial destruction.

NovaSure[R] System bipolar radio frequency technology: impedance-based ablation technology

Radio-frequency ablation as treatment for cardiac arrhythmias.

Electrophysiology studies in a patient with an inferior vena cava filter/Vena cava inferiyor filtresi olan bir hastada elektrofizyolojik calismalar

Radio-frequency ablation, which utilizes radio waves to 'burn' the nerves and interrupt the pain signals causing discomfort in the joints and muscles; or

Neck pain: remedies and exercises may ease suffering: minimize the damage of spinal wear-and-tear and daily muscle strain