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Description

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Overview

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the fourth leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. Current curative therapies for HCC include resection, transplantation, RFA or MWA.

Features

RFA/MWA is a curative treatment for HCC. Radiofrequency/microwave is generated from the needle, and heat was stimulated to destroy tumors.

Procedure

Before the procedure, sedative medications and analgesic are given. The RFA/MWA needle, guided by either sonography or computed tomography, will be inserted into target tumors. Radiofrequency will be generated to destroy the lesions.

Notification

Potential risks and complications include:

. Bleeding

. Infection

. Biliary tract injury, e.g. biliary stricture, biloma

. Liver failure

. Pneumothorax

. Skin burn

. Tract seeding

. Vascular damage, including portal vein thrombosis, hepatic vein thrombosis, pseudoaneurysm

. Visceral damage

Estimated Cost

For estimated medical costs, please contact International Medical Services Center.