Percutaneous ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for patients with liver metastases from gastrointestinal stromal tumors.

Li LiuBing WangZhong-Yi ZhangSong WangHao WuHong WangWei WuKun Yan Wei Yang

Published in: International journal of hyperthermia : the official journal of European Society for Hyperthermic Oncology, North American Hyperthermia Group (2023)

Liver metastases from GIST exhibit relatively mild biological behavior. RFA is safe and effective, particularly in patients without pre-RFA extrahepatic metastases. Patients received targeted therapy before RFA can obtain an extended HPFS.

Keyphrases

radiofrequency ablation
liver metastases
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
ultrasound guided
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
minimally invasive
patient reported outcomes