Nonoperable recurrent renal cell carcinoma: management with embolization and CT-guided RF ablation.

作者信息

Thanos Loukas, Pomomi Maria, Mylona Sophia, Ntai Sparti, Mpatakis Nikolaos

机构信息

Department of Radiology, Korgialenio Benakio Red Cross Hospital of Athens, 11526 Athens, Greece.

出版信息

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2006 Jul-Aug;29(4):702-5. doi: 10.1007/s00270-005-0179-9.

We report the case of a 59-year-old male who underwent embolization and computed-tomography-guided radiofrequency ablation of a recurrent renal cell carcinoma that developed after radical nephrectomy in contiguity to the inferior vena cava. The alternative of a new operation was rejected because of the proximity of the tumor to the vessel and percutaneous approach seemed to be the better solution.