Detection of needle tract implantation and peritoneal seeding after radiofrequency ablation using intraoperative near-infrared fluorescence system for recurrent hepatocellular carcinoma: a case report.

Masashi NakamuraShinya HayamiMasaki UenoManabu KawaiAtsushi MiyamotoNorihiko SuzakiSeiko HironoKen-Ichi OkadaMotoki MiyazawaYuji KitahataHiroki Yamaue

Published in: Surgical case reports (2018)

ICG-NIRF system might be helpful in the detection of not only intrahepatic lesions but also needle tract implantations or peritoneal seeding. RFA should be avoided in patients with high risk of needle tract implantation and peritoneal seeding.

Keyphrases

radiofrequency ablation
ultrasound guided
loop mediated isothermal amplification
label free
real time pcr
patients undergoing
fluorescence imaging
photodynamic therapy
energy transfer