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Tárnoki DL, Karlinger K, Ridge CA, Kiss FJ, Györke T, Grabczak EM, Tárnoki ÁD. Lung imaging methods: indications, strengths and limitations. Breathe (Sheff) 2024; 20:230127. [PMID: 39360028 PMCID: PMC11444493 DOI: 10.1183/20734735.0127-2023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2024] [Accepted: 06/24/2024] [Indexed: 10/04/2024] Open
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Imaging methods are fundamental tools to detect and diagnose lung diseases, monitor their treatment and detect possible complications. Each modality, starting from classical chest radiographs and computed tomography, as well as the ever more popular and easily available thoracic ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging and nuclear medicine methods, and new techniques such as photon counting computed tomography, radiomics and application of artificial intelligence, has its strong and weak points, which we should be familiar with to properly choose between the methods and interpret their results. In this review, we present the indications, strengths and main limitations of methods for chest imaging.
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- Dávid László Tárnoki
- Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Oncologic Imaging and Invasive Diagnostic Centre and the National Tumor Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Hungary
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- Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Radiology, Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, London, UK
- National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases and Allergy, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland
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- Medical Imaging Centre, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
- Oncologic Imaging and Invasive Diagnostic Centre and the National Tumor Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Hungary
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Peeters S, Lau K, Stefanidis K, Yasufuku K, Ishiwata T, Rolfo C, Schneiter D, Hardavella G, Guckenberger M, Lauk O. New diagnostic and nonsurgical local treatment modalities for early stage lung cancer. Lung Cancer 2024; 196:107952. [PMID: 39236577 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2024.107952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2024] [Accepted: 08/31/2024] [Indexed: 09/07/2024]
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This paper highlights developments in diagnostic and nonsurgical local treatment modalities that have changed the management of early-stage lung cancer. These innovations aim to enhance diagnostic accuracy, minimize invasiveness, and improve patient outcomes. Liquid biopsies are emerging as promising tools for non-invasive diagnosis and monitoring, enabling earlier intervention without being standardized yet as well as not yet anchored in the guidelines. Endobronchial navigation has emerged as an innovative tool. By combining electromagnetic or GPS-like technology with 3D imaging and a steerable catheter, it enables accurate biopsy of small, peripheral lesions that were once challenging to sample, with a very low pneumothorax rate. Regarding nonsurgical treatments, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) continues to shine as a non-invasive local treatment modality for early-stage lung cancer and is the guideline-recommended standard-of-care for inoperable patients and patients refusing the risk of surgical resection. The low toxicity and excellent local control has made it an attractive alternative to surgery even in fitter patients. Percutaneous ablative techniques utilising energies such as microwave or pulse-field electroporation are options for patients who are not candidates for surgery or SBRT. Bronchoscopic ablation delivers the same energies but with a very lower pneumothorax rate and it is therefore also open to patients with multiple and bilateral lesions.
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- Stephanie Peeters
- Department of Radiation Oncology (Maastro), GROW School for Oncology and Reproduction, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, the Netherlands.
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- Barts Thorax Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, University Health Network, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- 9th Department of Respiratory Medicine, "Sotiria" Athens Chest Diseases Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Center for Thoracic Oncology, Tisch Cancer Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Yamamoto A, Hiraki T, Ikeda O, Nishimura J, Yasumoto T, Hasegawa T, Tamura Y, Inaba Y, Iwasawa T, Uka M, Takaki H, Kodama H, Okuma T, Yamakado K. Radiofrequency Ablation in Patients with Interstitial Lung Disease and Lung Neoplasm: A Retrospective Multicenter Study. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2024; 35:1305-1312. [PMID: 38908746 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2024.06.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2023] [Revised: 05/12/2024] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/24/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To retrospectively investigate the safety and effectiveness of percutaneous radiofrequency (RF) ablation by analyzing results in patients with lung neoplasm accompanied by interstitial lung disease (ILD) on computed tomography (CT) in a multicenter study. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with lung neoplasm accompanied by ILD who underwent RF ablation between April 2002 and October 2017 at 7 institutions were investigated. Technical success rate and local tumor progression (LTP) of ablated tumors were evaluated. Adverse events including acute exacerbation of ILD were also evaluated. Univariate analyses were performed to identify factors associated with acute exacerbation. RESULTS Forty-nine patients with 64 lung neoplasms (mean diameter, 23 mm; range, 4-58 mm) treated in 66 sessions were included. Usual interstitial pneumonia (UIP) pattern on CT was identified in 23 patients (47%). All patients underwent successful RF ablation. Acute exacerbations were seen in 5 sessions (8%, 7% with UIP pattern and 8% without) in 5 patients, all occurring on or after 8 days (median, 12 days; range, 8-30 days). Three of those 5 patients died of acute exacerbation. Treatment resulted in mortality after 5% of sessions, representing 6% of patients. Pleural effusion and fever (temperature ≥ 38°C) after RF ablation were identified by univariate analysis (P = .001 and P = .02, respectively) as significant risk factors for acute exacerbation. The cumulative LTP rate was 43% at 1 year. CONCLUSIONS RF ablation appears feasible for patients with lung neoplasm complicated by ILD. Acute exacerbation occurred in 8% of patients with symptoms occurring more than 8 days after ablation and was associated with a 45% mortality rate.
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- Akira Yamamoto
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Radiology, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Cardiovascular Surgery and Catheter Less Invasive EVT Center, Saiseikai Kumamoto Hospital, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Japanese Red Cross Medical Center, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Miyakojima IGRT Clinic, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kumamoto University, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, Aichi, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kanagawa Cardiovascular and Respiratory Center, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Okayama University, Okayama, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Hyogo Medical University, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Hyogo Medical University, Hyogo, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Osaka City General Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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Drakopanagiotakis F, Krauss E, Michailidou I, Drosos V, Anevlavis S, Günther A, Steiropoulos P. Lung Cancer and Interstitial Lung Diseases. Cancers (Basel) 2024; 16:2837. [PMID: 39199608 PMCID: PMC11352559 DOI: 10.3390/cancers16162837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2024] [Revised: 08/01/2024] [Accepted: 08/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/01/2024] Open
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Lung cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of cancer-related death worldwide. There is evidence of a complex interplay between lung cancer and interstitial lung disease (ILD), affecting disease progression, management strategies, and patient outcomes. Both conditions develop as the result of common risk factors such as smoking, environmental exposures, and genetic predispositions. The presence of ILD poses diagnostic and therapeutic challenges in lung cancer management, including difficulties in interpreting radiological findings and increased susceptibility to treatment-related toxicities, such as acute exacerbation of ILD after surgery and pneumonitis after radiation therapy and immunotherapy. Moreover, due to the lack of large, phase III randomized controlled trials, the evidence-based therapeutic options for patients with ILDs and lung cancer remain limited. Antifibrotic treatment may help prevent pulmonary toxicity due to lung cancer treatment, but its effect is still unclear. Emerging diagnostic modalities and biomarkers and optimizing personalized treatment strategies are essential to improve outcomes in this patient population.
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- Fotios Drakopanagiotakis
- Department of Pneumonology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (F.D.); (S.A.)
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- European IPF Registry & Biobank (eurIPFreg/Bank), 35394 Giessen, Germany; (E.K.); (A.G.)
- Center for Interstitial and Rare Lung Diseases, Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), 35394 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Pneumonology, General Anti-Cancer Oncological Hospital, Agios Savvas, 11522 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, University Hospital Würzburg, 97070 Würzburg, Germany;
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- Department of Pneumonology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (F.D.); (S.A.)
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- European IPF Registry & Biobank (eurIPFreg/Bank), 35394 Giessen, Germany; (E.K.); (A.G.)
- Center for Interstitial and Rare Lung Diseases, Universities of Giessen and Marburg Lung Center (UGMLC), Member of the German Center for Lung Research (DZL), 35394 Giessen, Germany
- Agaplesion Lung Clinic, 35753 Greifenstein, Germany
- Cardio-Pulmonary Institute (CPI), EXC 2026, Project ID: 390649896, Justus-Liebig University Giessen, 35394 Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Pneumonology, Medical School, Democritus University of Thrace, 68100 Alexandroupolis, Greece; (F.D.); (S.A.)
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Chang LK, Yang SM, Chien N, Chang CC, Fang HY, Liu MC, Wang KL, Lin WC, Lin FCF, Chuang CY, Hsu PK, Huang TW, Chen CK, Chang YC, Huang KW. 2024 multidisciplinary consensus on image-guided lung tumor ablation from the Taiwan Academy of Tumor Ablation. Thorac Cancer 2024; 15:1607-1613. [PMID: 38831606 PMCID: PMC11246786 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.15333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/22/2024] [Revised: 04/30/2024] [Accepted: 05/03/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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In this article, the multidisciplinary team of the Taiwan Academy of Tumor Ablation, who have expertise in treating lung cancer, present their perspectives on percutaneous image-guided thermal ablation (IGTA) of lung tumors. The modified Delphi technique was applied to reach a consensus on clinical practice guidelines concerning ablation procedures, including a comprehensive literature review, selection of panelists, creation of a rating form and survey, and arrangement of an in-person meeting where panelists agreed or disagreed on various points. The conclusion was a final rating and written summary of the agreement. The multidisciplinary expert team agreed on 10 recommendations for the use of IGTA in the lungs. These recommendations include terms and definitions, line of treatment planning, modality, facility rooms, patient anesthesia settings, indications, margin determination, post-ablation image surveillance, qualified centers, and complication ranges. In summary, IGTA is a safe and feasible approach for treating primary and metastatic lung tumors, with a relatively low complication rate. However, decisions regarding the ablation technique should consider each patient's specific tumor characteristics.
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- Ling Kai Chang
- Interventional Pulmonology Center, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan
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- Interventional Pulmonology Center, National Taiwan University Hospital Hsin-Chu branch, Hsin-Chu, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan, Taiwan
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- Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Cathay General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, National Taiwan University Cancer Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Surgery, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Peng J, Bie Z, Li Y, Guo R, Li X. Safety and efficacy of CT-guided percutaneous microwave ablation for stage I non-small cell lung cancer in patients with comorbid idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Eur Radiol 2024; 34:4708-4715. [PMID: 38114848 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-023-10510-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2023] [Revised: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 12/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the safety and efficacy of microwave ablation (MWA) for stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective single-center cohort study was conducted in patients with clinical stage I NSCLC who underwent CT-guided MWA from Nov 2016 to Oct 2021. The patients were divided into the IPF group and the non-IPF group. The primary endpoints were 90-day adverse events and hospital length of stay (HLOS). The secondary endpoints included overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). RESULTS A total of 107 patients (27 with IPF and 80 without IPF) were finally included for analysis. No procedure-related acute exacerbation of IPF or death occurred post-MWA. The rates of adverse events were similar between the groups (48.6% vs. 47.7%; p = 0.998). The incidence of grade 3 adverse events in the IPF group was higher than that in the non-IPF group without a significant difference (13.5% vs. 4.6%; p = 0.123). Median HLOS was 5 days in both groups without a significant difference (p = 0.078). The 1-year and 3-year OS were 85.2%/51.6% in the IPF group, and 97.5%/86.4% in the non-IPF group. The survival of patients with IPF was significantly poorer than the survival of patients without IPF (p < 0.001). There was no significant difference for PFS (p = 0.271). CONCLUSION MWA was feasible in the treatment of stage I NSCLC in patients with IPF. IPF had an adverse effect on the survival of stage I NSCLC treated with MWA. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT CT-guided microwave ablation is a well-tolerated and effective potential alternative treatment for stage I non-small cell lung cancer in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. KEY POINTS • Microwave ablation for stage I non-small cell lung cancer was well-tolerated without procedure-related acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and death in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. • No differences were observed in the incidence of adverse events between patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and those without idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis after microwave ablation (48.6% vs. 47.7%; p = 0.998). • The 1-year and 3-year overall survival rates (85.2%/51.6%) in the idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis group were worse than those in the non- idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis group (97.5%/86.4%) (p < 0.001).
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- JinZhao Peng
- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Dongdan Dahua Street, Beijing, 100730, China
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100370, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Dongdan Dahua Street, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Dongdan Dahua Street, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Dongdan Dahua Street, Beijing, 100730, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No. 1 Dongdan Dahua Street, Beijing, 100730, China.
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, 100370, China.
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He JY, Yang L, Wang DD. Efficacy and Safety of thermal ablation for Patients With stage I non-small cell lung cancer. Acad Radiol 2024:S1076-6332(24)00349-0. [PMID: 38942645 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2024.05.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/21/2024] [Indexed: 06/30/2024]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to measure the safety and efficacy of thermal ablation, including radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA), for patients with stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MATERIALS AND METHODS The databases PubMed was searched from inception to November 2023 to identify relevant studies. Statistical analyses were performed with R version 3. 6. 3. RESULTS Thirty-three studies involving 1400 patients were finally included. According to our study, the incidence of patients with stage I NSCLC who were older than 60 years old was 98 % (95 % CI [94-100 %]); the lesions were mostly located in RUL (Right Upper Lobe) and LUL (Left Upper Lobe), and the incidence of the two sites was 29 % (95 % CI [23-35 %]) and 27 % (95 % CI [21-33 %]), respectively; the types of lung cancers mainly included adenocarcinoma, squamous carcinoma, and large-cell lung cancer, of which adenocarcinoma accounted for the largest proportion of 63 % (95 % CI [56-70 %]); the causes of death were mainly categorized into cancer-related (57 %, 95 %CI[40-74 %]) and noncancer-related (40 %, 95 %CI [23-58 %]); the common complications in the postoperative period were pneumothorax and pain, with the incidence of 33 % (95 %CI[24-44 %]) and 33 % (95 %CI[19-50 %]), and the rate of the postoperative complications in MWA was slightly higher than those in RFA; the local recurrence rate was 23 % (95 %CI[17-29 %]) and the distant recurrence rate was 18 % (95 %CI[7-32 %]); the pooling result showed the rate of 1-, 2-, 3-, and 5-year survival rate were 96 %, 81 %, 68 %, and 42 %, the Cancer-specific survival (CSS) rates at 1, 2, 3, and 5 years were 98 %, 88 %, 75 %, and 58 %, Disease-free survival (DFS) rates at 1, 2, 3, and 5 years were 87 %, 63 %, 57 %, and 42 %, there were no significant differences existed between the RFA group and MWA group in survival rate, CSS and DFS. CONCLUSION Ablation therapy is safe and effective for stage I NSCLC patient. MWA and RFA have comparable efficacy, safety, and prognosis, which could be recommended for patients with stageⅠNSCLC, especially for patients who cannot tolerate open surgery.
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- Jin-Ying He
- Department of Radiology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital China
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- Department of Interventional Oncology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital China
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- Department of Interventional Oncology, Qingdao Municipal Hospital China.
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Chang ATC, Chan JWY, Siu ICH, Lau RWH, Ng CSH. Safety and feasibility of transbronchial microwave ablation for subpleural lung nodules. Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2024; 32:294-305. [PMID: 38347699 DOI: 10.1177/02184923241228323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/03/2024]
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BACKGROUND Transbronchial microwave ablation in treating lung nodules is gaining popularity. However, microwave ablation in subpleural lung nodules raised concerns about pleural-based complications due to the proximity between the pleura and the ablation zone. METHODS Patients who underwent transbronchial microwave ablation between March 2019 and November 2022 were included in this analysis. The lung nodules were categorized into the subpleural group-less than 5 mm distance to the nearest pleural surface; the deep nodule group-larger or equal to 5 mm distance to the nearest pleural surface. A review of the safety profile of subpleural lung nodule ablation was conducted. RESULTS Eighty-two lung nodules (n = 82) from 77 patients were treated. The mean nodule size was 14.2 ± 5.50 mm. The technical success rate was 100%. The mean procedural time was 133 min. No statistically significant differences were detected in the complication rate and the length of stay between the subpleural and deep nodule groups. Complications occured in 21 nodules (25.6%). No minor pneumothorax was reported. Total five cases of pneumothorax required drainage were observed (6.06% in subpleural nodules [n = 2] vs. 6.12% in deep nodules [n = 3], p = 0.991). Total seven cases of pleuritic chest pain were observed (12.1% in subpleural nodules [n = 4] vs. 6.12% in deep nodules [n = 3], p = 0.340). CONCLUSIONS This single-center retrospective analysis found no significant difference in the safety outcomes between subpleural and nonsubpleural lung nodule ablation. The overall rate of complications was low in the cohort. This demonstrated that transbronchial microwave was feasible and safe for most lung nodules.
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- Aliss Tsz Ching Chang
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong, China
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Keshavamurthy KN, Eickhoff C, Ziv E. Pre-operative lung ablation prediction using deep learning. Eur Radiol 2024:10.1007/s00330-024-10767-8. [PMID: 38775950 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-024-10767-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2024] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 07/31/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Microwave lung ablation (MWA) is a minimally invasive and inexpensive alternative cancer treatment for patients who are not candidates for surgery/radiotherapy. However, a major challenge for MWA is its relatively high tumor recurrence rates, due to incomplete treatment as a result of inaccurate planning. We introduce a patient-specific, deep-learning model to accurately predict post-treatment ablation zones to aid planning and enable effective treatments. MATERIALS AND METHODS Our IRB-approved retrospective study consisted of ablations with a single applicator/burn/vendor between 01/2015 and 01/2019. The input data included pre-procedure computerized tomography (CT), ablation power/time, and applicator position. The ground truth ablation zone was segmented from follow-up CT post-treatment. Novel deformable image registration optimized for ablation scans and an applicator-centric co-ordinate system for data analysis were applied. Our prediction model was based on the U-net architecture. The registrations were evaluated using target registration error (TRE) and predictions using Bland-Altman plots, Dice co-efficient, precision, and recall, compared against the applicator vendor's estimates. RESULTS The data included 113 unique ablations from 72 patients (median age 57, interquartile range (IQR) (49-67); 41 women). We obtained a TRE ≤ 2 mm on 52 ablations. Our prediction had no bias from ground truth ablation volumes (p = 0.169) unlike the vendor's estimate (p < 0.001) and had smaller limits of agreement (p < 0.001). An 11% improvement was achieved in the Dice score. The ability to account for patient-specific in-vivo anatomical effects due to vessels, chest wall, heart, lung boundaries, and fissures was shown. CONCLUSIONS We demonstrated a patient-specific deep-learning model to predict the ablation treatment effect prior to the procedure, with the potential for improved planning, achieving complete treatments, and reduce tumor recurrence. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT Our method addresses the current lack of reliable tools to estimate ablation extents, required for ensuring successful ablation treatments. The potential clinical implications include improved treatment planning, ensuring complete treatments, and reducing tumor recurrence.
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- University of Tübingen Geschwister-Scholl-Platz, 72074, Tübingen, Germany
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- Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, 1275 York Avenue, New York, NY, 10065, USA
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Graur A, Saenger JA, Mercaldo ND, Simon J, Abston ED, Price MC, Lanciotti K, Swisher LA, Colson YL, Willers H, Lanuti M, Fintelmann FJ. Multimodality Management of Thoracic Tumors: Initial Experience With a Multidisciplinary Thoracic Ablation Conference. Ann Surg Oncol 2024; 31:3426-3436. [PMID: 38270827 DOI: 10.1245/s10434-024-14910-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2023] [Accepted: 01/02/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to describe lesion-specific management of thoracic tumors referred for consideration of image-guided thermal ablation (IGTA) at a newly established multidisciplinary ablation conference. METHODS This retrospective single-center cohort study included consecutive patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) or thoracic metastases evaluated from June 2020 to January 2022 in a multidisciplinary conference. Outcomes included the management recommendation, treatments received (IGTA, surgical resection, stereotactic body radiation therapy [SBRT], multimodality management), and number of tumors treated per patient. Pearson's chi-square test was used to assess for a change in management, and Poisson regression was used to compare the number of tumors by treatment received. RESULTS The study included 172 patients (58 % female; median age, 69 years; 56 % thoracic metastases; 27 % multifocal primary lung cancer; 59 % ECOG 0 [range, 0-3]) assessed in 206 evaluations. For the patients with NSCLC, IGTA was considered the most appropriate local therapy in 12 %, equal to SBRT in 22 %, and equal to lung resection in 3 % of evaluations. For the patients with thoracic metastases, IGTA was considered the most appropriate local therapy in 22 %, equal to SBRT in 12 %, and equal to lung resection in 3 % of evaluations. Although all patients were referred for consideration of IGTA, less than one third of patients with NSCLC or thoracic metastases underwent IGTA (p < 0.001). Multimodality management allowed for treatment of more tumors per patient than single-modality management (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Multidisciplinary evaluation of patients with thoracic tumors referred for consideration of IGTA significantly changed patient management and facilitated lesion-specific multimodality management.
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- Alexander Graur
- Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Department of Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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Hung W, Tsai SC, Wu T, Tu H, Lin H, Su C, Wu Y, Lin L, Lin FC. Enhancing precision in lung tumor ablation through innovations in CT-guided technique and angle control. Thorac Cancer 2024; 15:867-877. [PMID: 38419563 PMCID: PMC11016418 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.15255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/06/2024] [Indexed: 03/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the precision and safety outcomes of image-guided lung percutaneous thermal ablation (LPTA) methods, focusing on radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA). The study utilized an innovative angle reference guide to facilitate these techniques in the treatment of lung tumors. METHODS This study included individuals undergoing LPTA with the assistance of laser angle guide assembly (LAGA) at our hospital between April 2011 and March 2021. We analyzed patient demographics, tumor characteristics, procedure details, and complications. Logistic regressions were employed to assess risk factors associated with complications. RESULTS A total of 202 patients underwent ablation for 375 lung tumors across 275 sessions involving 495 ablations. Most procedures used RFA, especially in the right upper lobe, and the majority of ablations were performed in the prone position (49.7%). Target lesions were at a median depth of 39.3 mm from the pleura surface, and remarkably, 91.9% required only a single puncture. Complications occurred in 31.0% of ablations, with pneumothorax being the most prevalent (18.3%), followed by pain (12.5%), sweating (6.5%), fever (5.0%), cough (4.8%), hemothorax (1.6%), hemoptysis (1.2%), pleural effusion (2.0%), skin burn (0.6%), and air emboli (0.2%). The median procedure time was 21 min. Notably, smoking/chronic obstructive pulmonary disease emerged as a significant risk factor for complications. CONCLUSION The LAGA-assisted LPTA enhanced safety by improving accuracy and reducing risks. Overall, this investigation contributes to the ongoing efforts to refine and improve the clinical application of these thermal ablation techniques in the treatment of lung tumors.
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- Wei‐Te Hung
- School of MedicineChung Shan Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
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- Superintendent OfficeTaichung MetroHarbor HospitalTaichungTaiwan
- Department of Post‐Baccalaureate Medicine, College of MedicineNational Chung Hsing UniversityTaichungTaiwan
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- Department of Thoracic MedicineChung Shan Medical University HospitalTaichungTaiwan
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- School of MedicineChung Shan Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
- Department of Thoracic MedicineChung Shan Medical University HospitalTaichungTaiwan
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- School of MedicineChung Shan Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
- Department of Thoracic SurgeryChung Shan Medical University HospitalTaichungTaiwan
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- School of MedicineChung Shan Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
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- School of MedicineChung Shan Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
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- School of MedicineChung Shan Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
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- School of MedicineChung Shan Medical UniversityTaichungTaiwan
- Department of Thoracic SurgeryChung Shan Medical University HospitalTaichungTaiwan
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Wu C, Cao B, He G, Li Y, Wang W. Stereotactic ablative brachytherapy versus percutaneous microwave ablation for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: a multicenter retrospective study. BMC Cancer 2024; 24:304. [PMID: 38448897 PMCID: PMC10916219 DOI: 10.1186/s12885-024-12055-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To analyze the efficacy of stereotactic ablative brachytherapy (SABT) and percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) for the treatment of early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS Patients with early-stage (T1-T2aN0M0) NSCLC who underwent CT-guided SABT or MWA between October 2014 and March 2017 at four medical centers were retrospectively analyzed. Survival, treatment response, and procedure-related complications were assessed. RESULTS A total of 83 patients were included in this study. The median follow-up time was 55.2 months (range 7.2-76.8 months). The 1-, 3-, and 5-year overall survival (OS) rates were 96.4%, 82.3%, and 68.4% for the SABT group (n = 28), and 96.4%, 79.7%, and 63.2% for MWA group (n = 55), respectively. The 1-, 3-, and 5-year disease-free survival (DFS) rates were 92.9%, 74.6%, and 54.1% for SABT, and 92.7%, 70.5%, and 50.5% for MWA, respectively. There were no significant differences between SABT and MWA in terms of OS (p = 0.631) or DFS (p = 0.836). The recurrence rate was also similar between the two groups (p = 0.809). No procedure-related deaths occurred. Pneumothorax was the most common adverse event in the two groups, with no significant difference. No radiation pneumonia was found in the SABT group. CONCLUSIONS SABT provided similar efficacy to MWA for the treatment of stage I NSCLC. SABT may be a treatment option for unresectable early-stage NSCLC. However, future prospective randomized studies are required to verify these results.
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- Chuanwang Wu
- Department of Interventional Medicine,The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Institute of Tumor Intervention,Cheeloo college of medicine, Shandong University, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China
- Department of Fifth Internal Medicine, People's Hospital of Shizhong District, No.156 Jiefang Road, Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Oncology, Qufu Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, No.129 Canggeng Road, Qufu City, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Interventional Medicine, Weifang Second People's Hospital, Weifang city, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Interventional Medicine,The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Institute of Tumor Intervention,Cheeloo college of medicine, Shandong University, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China
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- Department of Interventional Medicine,The Second Hospital of Shandong University, Institute of Tumor Intervention,Cheeloo college of medicine, Shandong University, Jinan City, Shandong Province, China.
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Fintelmann FJ, Graur A, Oueidat K, Simon J, Barnes JMH, McDermott S, Genshaft SJ, Healey TT, Suh RD, Maxwell AWP, Abtin F. Ablation of Stage I-II Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease: A Multicenter Retrospective Study. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2024; 222:e2330300. [PMID: 37966037 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.23.30300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND. Treatment options for patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD) who develop stage I-II non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) are severely limited, given that surgical resection, radiation, and systemic therapy are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVE. The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of percutaneous ablation of stage I-II NSCLC in patients with ILD. METHODS. This retrospective study included patients with ILD and stage I-II NSCLC treated with percutaneous ablation in three health systems between October 2004 and February 2023. At each site, a single thoracic radiologist, blinded to clinical outcomes, reviewed preprocedural chest CT examinations for the presence and type of ILD according to 2018 criteria proposed by the American Thoracic Society, European Respiratory Society, Japanese Respiratory Society, and Latin American Thoracic Society. The primary outcome was 90-day major (grade ≥ 3) adverse events, based on Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events (CTCAE) version 5.0. Secondary outcomes were hospital length of stay (HLOS), local tumor control, and overall survival (OS). RESULTS. The study included 33 patients (19 men, 14 women; median age, 78 years; 16 patients with Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status ≤ 1) with ILD who underwent 42 percutaneous ablation sessions (21 cryoablations, 11 radiofrequency ablations, 10 microwave ablations) of 43 NSCLC tumors ((median tumor size, 1.6 cm; IQR, 1.4-2.5 cm; range, 0.7-5.4 cm; 37 stage I, six stage II). The extent of lung fibrosis was 20% or less in 24 patients; 17 patients had imaging findings of definite or probable usual interstitial pneumonia. The 90-day major adverse event rate was 14% (6/42), including one CTCAE grade 4 event. No acute ILD exacerbation or death occurred within 90 days after ablation. The median HLOS was 1 day (IQR, 0-2 days). Median imaging follow-up for local tumor control was 17 months (IQR, 11-32 months). Median imaging or clinical follow-up for OS was 16 months (IQR, 6-26 months). Local tumor control and OS were 78% and 77%, respectively, at 1 year and 73% and 46% at 2 years. CONCLUSION. Percutaneous ablation appears to be a safe and effective treatment option for stage I-II NSCLC in the setting of ILD after multidisciplinary selection. CLINICAL IMPACT. Patients with ILD and stage I-II NSCLC should be considered for percutaneous ablation given that they are frequently ineligible for surgical resection, radiation, and systemic therapy.
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- Florian J Fintelmann
- Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
- Department of Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Lifespan Health System, Providence, RI
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Lifespan Health System, Providence, RI
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Lifespan Health System, Providence, RI
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Lifespan Health System, Providence, RI
- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Warren Alpert Medical School, Brown University, Providence, RI
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles, CA
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Chang ATC, Ng CSH, Nezami N. Treatment strategies for malignant pulmonary nodule: beyond lobectomy. Point-counterpoint. Curr Opin Pulm Med 2024; 30:35-47. [PMID: 37916619 DOI: 10.1097/mcp.0000000000001027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Technological advancement in low-dose computed tomography resulted in an increased incidental discovery of early-stage lung cancer and multifocal ground glass opacity. The demand for parenchyma-preserving treatment strategies is greater now than ever. Pulmonary ablative therapy is a groundbreaking technique to offer local ablative treatment in a lung-sparing manner. It has become a promising technique in lung cancer management with its diverse applicability. In this article, we will review the current development of ablative therapy in lung and look into the future of this innovative technique. RECENT FINDINGS Current literature suggests that ablative therapy offers comparable local disease control to other local therapies and stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT), with a low risk of complications. In particular, bronchoscopic microwave ablation (BMWA) has considerably fewer pleural-based complications due to the avoidance of pleural puncture. BMWA can be considered in the multidisciplinary treatment pathway as it allows re-ablation and allows SBRT after BMWA. SUMMARY With the benefits which ablative therapy offers and its ability to incorporate into the multidisciplinary management pathway, we foresee ablative therapy, especially BMWA gaining significance in lung cancer treatment. Future directions on developing novel automated navigation platforms and the latest form of ablative energy would further enhance clinical outcomes for our patients.
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- Aliss Tsz Ching Chang
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine
- Experimental Therapeutics Program, University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore
- The Fischell Department of Bioengineering, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland, University of Maryland, Colleague Park, , Maryland, USA
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Bonome P, Pezzulla D, Lancellotta V, Scrofani AR, Macchia G, Rodolfino E, Tagliaferri L, Kovács G, Deodato F, Iezzi R. Combination of Local Ablative Techniques with Radiotherapy for Primary and Recurrent Lung Cancer: A Systematic Review. Cancers (Basel) 2023; 15:5869. [PMID: 38136413 PMCID: PMC10741973 DOI: 10.3390/cancers15245869] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/07/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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In patients with early-stage or recurrent NSCLC who are unable to tolerate surgery, a benefit could derive only from a systemic therapy or another few forms of local therapy. A systematic review was performed to evaluate the feasibility and the effectiveness of radiotherapy combined with local ablative therapies in the treatment of primary and recurrent lung cancer in terms of toxicity profile and local control rate. Six studies featuring a total of 115 patients who met eligibility criteria and 119 lesions were included. Three studies evaluated lung cancer patients with a medically inoperable condition treated with image-guided local ablative therapies followed by radiotherapy: their local control rate (LC) ranged from 75% to 91.7% with only 15 patients (19.4%) reporting local recurrence after combined modality treatment. The other three studies provided a salvage option for patients with locally recurrent NSCLC after RT: the median follow-up period varied from 8.3 to 69.3 months with an LC rate ranging from 50% to 100%. The most common complications were radiation pneumonitis (9.5%) and pneumothorax (29.8%). The proposed intervention appears to be promising in terms of toxicity profile and local control rate. Further prospective studies are need to better delineate combining LTA-RT treatment benefits in this setting.
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- Paolo Bonome
- Radiation Oncology Unit, Responsible Research Hospital, 86100 Campobasso, Italy; (D.P.); (G.M.); (F.D.)
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Responsible Research Hospital, 86100 Campobasso, Italy; (D.P.); (G.M.); (F.D.)
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, UOC Radioterapia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (V.L.); (L.T.)
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, UOC Radiologia d’Urgenza ed Interventistica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.R.S.); (R.I.)
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Responsible Research Hospital, 86100 Campobasso, Italy; (D.P.); (G.M.); (F.D.)
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, UOC Radiologia Addomino-Pelvica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy;
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, UOC Radioterapia Oncologica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (V.L.); (L.T.)
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- Gemelli-INTERACTS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 20123 Rome, Italy;
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- Radiation Oncology Unit, Responsible Research Hospital, 86100 Campobasso, Italy; (D.P.); (G.M.); (F.D.)
- Radiology Institute, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00135 Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, UOC Radiologia d’Urgenza ed Interventistica, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario “A. Gemelli” IRCCS, 00168 Rome, Italy; (A.R.S.); (R.I.)
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Han X, Wang X, Li Z, Dou W, Shi H, Liu Y, Sun K. Risk prediction of intraoperative pain in percutaneous microwave ablation of lung tumors under CT guidance. Eur Radiol 2023; 33:8693-8702. [PMID: 37382619 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-023-09874-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2022] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/04/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the effect of intraoperative pain in microwave ablation of lung tumors (MWALT) on local efficacy and establish the pain risk prediction model. METHODS It was a retrospectively study. Consecutive patients with MWALT from September 2017 to December 2020 were divided into mild and severe pain groups. Local efficacy was evaluated by comparing technical success, technical effectiveness, and local progression-free survival (LPFS) in two groups. All cases were randomly allocated into training and validation cohorts at a ratio of 7:3. A nomogram model was established using predictors identified by logistics regression in training dataset. The calibration curves, C-statistic, and decision curve analysis (DCA) were used to evaluate the accuracy, ability, and clinical value of the nomogram. RESULTS A total of 263 patients (mild pain group: n = 126; severe pain group: n = 137) were included in the study. Technical success rate and technical effectiveness rate were 100% and 99.2% in the mild pain group and 98.5% and 97.8% in the severe pain group. LPFS rates at 12 and 24 months were 97.6% and 87.6% in the mild pain group and 91.9% and 79.3% in the severe pain group (p = 0.034; HR: 1.90). The nomogram was established based on three predictors: depth of nodule, puncture depth, and multi-antenna. The prediction ability and accuracy were verified by C-statistic and calibration curve. DCA curve suggested the proposed prediction model was clinically useful. CONCLUSIONS Severe intraoperative pain in MWALT reduced the local efficacy. An established prediction model could accurately predict severe pain and assist physicians in choosing a suitable anesthesia type. CLINICAL RELEVANCE STATEMENT This study firstly provides a prediction model for the risk of severe intraoperative pain in MWALT. Physicians can choose a suitable anesthesia type based on pain risk, in order to improve patients' tolerance as well as local efficacy of MWALT. KEY POINTS • The severe intraoperative pain in MWALT reduced the local efficacy. • Predictors of severe intraoperative pain in MWALT were the depth of nodule, puncture depth, and multi-antenna. • The prediction model established in this study can accurately predict the risk of severe pain in MWALT and assist physicians in choosing a suitable anesthesia type.
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- Xujian Han
- Department of Medical Intervention, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Medical Intervention, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong, China.
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- Department of Medical Intervention, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Medical Intervention, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Medical Intervention, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong, China
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- Department of Radiology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, No. 324 Jingwu Road, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Kim DH, Gilyard S, Suh R. Special Considerations and Techniques of Interventions in Lung Transplant Recipients. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol 2023; 26:100926. [PMID: 38123291 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvir.2023.100926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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Lung transplant remains an important treatment option for patients with end-stage lung diseases providing improvement in survival rates and quality of life. Specialized considerations should be applied with interventions of lung transplant recipients as they host specific anatomic variations and high risk towards certain complications. In this article, we highlight the role of interventional radiology for lung transplant recipients along with discussion of interventional techniques. Specific emphasis is placed on describing and explaining the techniques pertained to the points of anastomosis, diagnosis and treatment of malignancies, and management of complications in lung transplant recipients.
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- Daniel H Kim
- Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Radiological Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA.
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de Baere T, Bonnet B, Tselikas L, Deschamps F. The percutaneous management of pulmonary metastases. J Med Imaging Radiat Oncol 2023; 67:870-875. [PMID: 37742316 DOI: 10.1111/1754-9485.13588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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Local treatment of lung metastases has been in the front scene since late 90s when an international registry of thoracic surgery reported a median overall survival of 35 months in resected patients versus 15 months in non-resected patients. Today, other local therapies are available for patients with oligometastatic lung disease, including image guided thermal ablation, such as ablation, microwave ablation, and cryoablation. Image-guided ablation is increasingly offered, and now recommended in guidelines as option to surgery. Today, the size of the target tumour remains the main driver of success and selection of patients with limited tumour size allowing for local tumour control in the range of 90% in most recent and larger series targeting lung metastases up to 3.5 cm. Overall survival exceeding five-years in large series of thermal ablation for lung metastases from colorectal origin are align with outcome of same patients treated with surgical resection. Moreover, thermal ablation in such population allows for one-year chemotherapy holidays in all comers and over 18 months in lung only metastatic patients, allowing for improved patient quality of life and preserving further lines of systemic treatment when needed. Tolerance of thermal ablation is excellent and better than surgery with no lost in respiratory function, allowing for repeated treatment when needed. In the future, it is likely that practice of lung surgery for small oligometastatic lung disease will decrease, and that minimally invasive techniques will replace surgery in such indications. Randomized study will be difficult to obtain as demonstrated by discontinuation of many studies testing the hypothesis of surgery versus observation, or surgery versus SBRT.
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- Thierry de Baere
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
- University of Paris-Saclay, UFR Médecine Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Centre d'Investigation Clinique BIOTHERIS, INSERM CIC1428, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
- University of Paris-Saclay, UFR Médecine Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Centre d'Investigation Clinique BIOTHERIS, INSERM CIC1428, Villejuif, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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Sang J, Ye X. Potential biomarkers for predicting immune response and outcomes in lung cancer patients undergoing thermal ablation. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1268331. [PMID: 38022658 PMCID: PMC10646301 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1268331] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Thermal ablation is a promising alternative treatment for lung cancer. It disintegrates cancer cells and releases antigens, followed by the remodeling of local tumor immune microenvironment and the activation of anti-tumor immune responses, enhancing the overall effectiveness of the treatment. Biomarkers can offer insights into the patient's immune response and outcomes, such as local tumor control, recurrence, overall survival, and progression-free survival. Identifying and validating such biomarkers can significantly impact clinical decision-making, leading to personalized treatment strategies and improved patient outcomes. This review provides a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on potential biomarkers for predicting immune response and outcomes in lung cancer patients undergoing thermal ablation, including their potential role in lung cancer management, and the challenges and future directions.
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- Department of Oncology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Lung Cancer Institute, Shandong Key Laboratory of Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, Jinan, China
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Zhao Q, Wang J, Fu Y, Hu B. Radiofrequency ablation for stage <IIB non-small cell lung cancer: Opportunities, challenges, and the road ahead. Thorac Cancer 2023; 14:3181-3190. [PMID: 37740563 PMCID: PMC10643797 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.15114] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023] Open
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Pulmonary carcinoma represents the second common cancer for human race while its mortality rate ranked the first all over the world. Surgery remains the primary option for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in some surgical traditions. Nevertheless, only less than half of patients are operable subjected to the limited lung function and multiple primary/metastatic lesions. Recent improvements in minimally invasive surgical techniques have made the procedure accessible to more patients, but this percentage still does not exceed half. In recent years, radiofrequency ablation (RFA), one of the thermal ablation procedures, has gradually advanced in the treatment of lung cancer in addition to being utilized to treat breast and liver cancer. Several guidelines, including the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP), include RFA as an option for some patients with NSCLC although the level of evidence is mostly limited to retrospective studies. In this review, we emphasize the use of the RFA technique in patients with early-stage NSCLC and provide an overview of the RFA indication population, prognosis status, and complications. Meanwhile, the advantages and disadvantages of RFA proposed in existing studies are compared with surgical treatment and radiotherapy. Due to the high rate of gene mutation and immunocompetence in NSCLC, there are considerable challenges to clinical translation of combining targeted drugs or immunotherapy with RFA that the field has only recently begun to fully appreciate.
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- Qing Zhao
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Beijing Chaoyang HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina
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Yang Z, Lyu X, Yang H, Wang B, Xu D, Huo L, Zhang R, Huang Y, Diao B. Survival after radiofrequency ablation and/or chemotherapy for lung cancer and pulmonary metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1240149. [PMID: 37869011 PMCID: PMC10587578 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1240149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/20/2023] [Indexed: 10/24/2023] Open
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Background Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and chemotherapy are used to treat lung cancer or pulmonary metastases, but no direct comparison of overall survival (OS) has been published. The present study aimed to assess the OS of RFA and/or chemotherapy in patients with lung cancer or pulmonary metastases who were not candidates for surgical resection. Methods To identify relevant studies, the following databases were electronically searched from their inception to 31 March 2023: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, Scopus, Ovid, ScienceDirect, SinoMed, China National Knowledge Infrastructure Database, Chongqing VIP Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, Wanfang Database, LILACS, ClinicalTrials.gov, and Chictr.org. Manual retrieval was also conducted. We used published hazard ratios (HRs) if available or estimates from other survival data. Results A total of 1,387 participants from 14 trials were included in the final analysis. Patients treated with RFA combined with chemotherapy significantly improved OS compared with those treated with chemotherapy alone [HR 0.50, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.41-0.61; p < 0.00001], with an absolute difference at 12 months of 29.6% (95% CI 23.7-35.5), at 24 months of 19.2% (95% CI 10.1-28.2), and at 36 months of 22.9% (95% CI 12.0-33.7). No statistically significant difference was observed in the subgroups of case type, cancer type, chemotherapy drugs, and tumor size. The HR for OS with RFA plus chemotherapy vs. RFA alone was 0.53 (95% CI 0.41-0.70; p < 0.00001), corresponding to a 27.1% (95% CI 18.3-35.8), 31.0% (95% CI 19.9-41.9), and 24.9% (95% CI 15.0-34.7) absolute difference in survival at 12 months, 24 months, and 36 months, respectively. Subgroup analysis by geographic region and TNM stage showed that RFA combined with chemotherapy still significantly improved OS compared to RFA. The HR of RFA vs. chemotherapy was 0.98 (95% CI 0.60-1.60; p = 0.94), with an absolute difference at 12 months of 1.4% (95% CI -19.2 to 22.1), at 24 months of 7.8% (95% CI -11.3 to 26.8), and at 36 months of 0.3% (95% CI -13.2 to 13.8). The overall indirect comparison of OS for RFA vs. chemotherapy was 0.95 (95% CI 0.72-1.26; p = 0.74). Data on progression-free survival were not sufficiently reported. Conclusion RFA combined with chemotherapy might be a better treatment option for patients with lung cancer or pulmonary metastases than chemotherapy alone or RFA alone. The comparison between RFA and/or chemotherapy remains to be specifically tested. Systematic review registration https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO/display_record.php?RecordID=335032, identifier CRD42022335032.
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- Ziyi Yang
- Chengdu Seventh People’s Hospital & Chengdu Tumor Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
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Peng JZ, Wang CE, Bie ZX, Li YM, Li XG. Microwave Ablation for Inoperable Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer in Patients Aged ≥70 Years: A Prospective, Single-Center Study. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2023; 34:1771-1776. [PMID: 37331589 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2023.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/31/2022] [Revised: 05/25/2023] [Accepted: 06/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/20/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and survival outcomes of computed tomography-guided microwave ablation (MWA) for medically inoperable Stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in patients aged ≥70 years. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study was a prospective, single-arm, single-center clinical trial. The MWA clinical trial enrolled patients aged ≥70 years with medically inoperable Stage I NSCLC from January 2021 to October 2021. All patients received biopsy and MWA synchronously with the coaxial technique. The primary endpoints were 1-year overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS). The secondary endpoint was adverse events. RESULTS A total of 103 patients were enrolled. Ninety-seven patients were eligible and analyzed. The median age was 75 years (range, 70-91 years). The median diameter of tumors was 16 mm (range, 6-33 mm). Adenocarcinoma (87.6%) was the most common histologic finding. With a median follow-up of 16.0 months, the 1-year OS and PFS rates were 99.0% and 93.7%, respectively. There were no procedure-related deaths in any patient within 30 days after MWA. Most of the adverse events were minor. CONCLUSION MWA is an effective and safe treatment for patients aged ≥70 years with medically inoperable Stage I NSCLC.
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- Jin-Zhao Peng
- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China; Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China.
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Zhou C, Qin Y, Zhao W, Liang Z, Li M, Liu D, Bai L, Chen Y, Chen Y, Cheng Y, Chu T, Chu Q, Deng H, Dong Y, Fang W, Fu X, Gao B, Han Y, He Y, Hong Q, Hu J, Hu Y, Jiang L, Jin Y, Lan F, Li Q, Li S, Li W, Li Y, Liang W, Lin G, Lin X, Liu M, Liu X, Liu X, Liu Z, Lv T, Mu C, Ouyang M, Qin J, Ren S, Shi H, Shi M, Su C, Su J, Sun D, Sun Y, Tang H, Wang H, Wang K, Wang K, Wang M, Wang Q, Wang W, Wang X, Wang Y, Wang Z, Wang Z, Wu L, Wu D, Xie B, Xie M, Xie X, Xie Z, Xu S, Xu X, Yang X, Yin Y, Yu Z, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang J, Zhang X, Zhang Y, Zhong D, Zhou Q, Zhou X, Zhou Y, Zhu B, Zhu Z, Zou C, Zhong N, He J, Bai C, Hu C, Li W, Song Y, Zhou J, Han B, Varga J, Barreiro E, Park HY, Petrella F, Saito Y, Goto T, Igai H, Bravaccini S, Zanoni M, Solli P, Watanabe S, Fiorelli A, Nakada T, Ichiki Y, Berardi R, Tsoukalas N, Girard N, Rossi A, Passaro A, Hida T, Li S, Chen L, Chen R. International expert consensus on diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer complicated by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Transl Lung Cancer Res 2023; 12:1661-1701. [PMID: 37691866 PMCID: PMC10483081 DOI: 10.21037/tlcr-23-339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/04/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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Background Lung cancer combined by chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (LC-COPD) is a common comorbidity and their interaction with each other poses significant clinical challenges. However, there is a lack of well-established consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of LC-COPD. Methods A panel of experts, comprising specialists in oncology, respiratory medicine, radiology, interventional medicine, and thoracic surgery, was convened. The panel was presented with a comprehensive review of the current evidence pertaining to LC-COPD. After thorough discussions, the panel reached a consensus on 17 recommendations with over 70% agreement in voting to enhance the management of LC-COPD and optimize the care of these patients. Results The 17 statements focused on pathogenic mechanisms (n=2), general strategies (n=4), and clinical application in COPD (n=2) and lung cancer (n=9) were developed and modified. These statements provide guidance on early screening and treatment selection of LC-COPD, the interplay of lung cancer and COPD on treatment, and considerations during treatment. This consensus also emphasizes patient-centered and personalized treatment in the management of LC-COPD. Conclusions The consensus highlights the need for concurrent treatment for both lung cancer and COPD in LC-COPD patients, while being mindful of the mutual influence of the two conditions on treatment and monitoring for adverse reactions.
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- Chengzhi Zhou
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Xiangya Cancer Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Xinqiao Hospital Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, the Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Oncology, Tongji Hospital, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Shanghai Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China
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- Division of Respiratory Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, Hohhot, China
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- Department of Respiratory, Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Daping Hospital, Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, NHC Key Laboratory of Pulmonary Diseases, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shanghai Dongfang Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease of Zhejiang Province, Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Cancer Hospital of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhejiang Cancer Hospital, Hangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Thoracic Oncology, Fujian Cancer Hospital and Fujian Medical University Cancer Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Tongren Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Gerontal Respiratory Medicine, The First Hospital of Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China
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- Department of Oncology, General Hospital of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing University School of Medicine, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Tianjin Chest Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Thoracic Cancer Institute, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Suzhou University, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Nanfang Hospital, Southern Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region People’s Hospital, Hohhot, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Qingdao Municipal Hospital, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Peking Union Medical College Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Respiratory Disease, China-Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Thoracic Medicine Department II, Hunan Cancer Hospital, Changsha, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Fujian Provincial Hospital, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, First Hospital of Qinhuangdao, Qinhuangdao, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, the First Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, The 900th Hospital of Joint Logistic Support Force, PLA, Fuzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Xijing Hospital, Fourth Military Medical University, Xi’an, China
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- Second Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Henan Provincial People’s Hospital, People’s Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Tianjin Medical University General Hospital, Tianjin, China
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- Guangdong Lung Cancer Institute, Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital, Guangdong Academy of Medical Sciences, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Army Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Immunotherapy, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Fudan University Shanghai Cancer Center, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Jinling Hospital, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Respiratory Diseases, The First Affiliated Hospital of College of Medicine, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, China
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- Department of Pulmonology, Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Pulmonology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
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- Pulmonology Department-Lung Cancer and Muscle Research Group, IMIM-Hospital del Mar, Parc de Salut Mar, Department of Medicine and Life Sciences (MELIS), Pompeu Fabra University (UPF), CIBER de Enfermedades Respiratorias (CIBERES), Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) Barcelona, Spain
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, IRCCS European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy
- Department of Oncology and Hemato-oncology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Lung Cancer and Respiratory Disease Center, Yamanashi Central Hospital, Yamanashi, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Japanese Red Cross Maebashi Hospital, Maebashi, Gunma, Japan
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- IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) “Dino Amadori”, Meldola, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Romagnolo per lo Studio dei Tumori (IRST) “Dino Amadori”, Meldola, Italy
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- Department of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery and Hearth & Lung Transplantation, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine and Infectious Diseases, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata, Japan
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- Thoracic Surgery Unit, Universitàdella Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, the Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Clinica Oncologica, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Institut du Thorax Curie Montsouris, Institut Curie, Paris, France
- Paris Saclay, UVSQ, Versailles, France
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- Oncology Center of Excellence, Therapeutic Science & Strategy Unit, IQVIA, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Thoracic Oncology, European Institute of Oncology IRCCS, Milan, Italy
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- Lung Cancer Center, Central Japan International Medical Center, Minokamo, Japan
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- The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, National Center for Respiratory Medicine, National Clinical Research Center for Respiratory Disease, State Key Laboratory of Respiratory Disease, Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Shenzhen Institute of Respiratory Diseases, Shenzhen People’s Hospital, Shenzhen, China
- Guangzhou Institute of Respiratory Health, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University, Guangzhou, China
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Lassandro G, Picchi SG, Corvino A, Gurgitano M, Carrafiello G, Lassandro F. Ablation of pulmonary neoplasms: review of literature and future perspectives. Pol J Radiol 2023; 88:e216-e224. [PMID: 37234463 PMCID: PMC10207320 DOI: 10.5114/pjr.2023.127062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Accepted: 02/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Thermal ablation is a minimally invasive technology used to treat many types of tumors, including lung cancer. Specifically, lung ablation has been increasingly performed for unsurgical fit patients with both early-stage primi-tive lung cancer and pulmonary metastases. Image-guided available techniques include radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, cryoablation, laser ablation and irreversible electroporation. Aim of this review is to illustrate the major thermal ablation modalities, their indications and contraindications, complications, outcomes and notably the possible future challenges.
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- Giulia Lassandro
- Department of Radiology, Ospedale del Mare, ASL NA1 Centro, Naples, Italy
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- Movement Sciences and WellbeingDepartment, University of Naples “Parthenope”, Naples, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Radiology, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Operative Unit of Radiology, Fondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, MonaldiHospital, AziendaOspedaliera dei Colli, Naples, Italy
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Nezami N, Khorshidi F, Mansur A, Habibollahi P, Camacho JC. Primary and Metastatic Lung Cancer: Rationale, Indications, and Outcomes of Thermal Ablation. Clin Lung Cancer 2023:S1525-7304(23)00055-4. [PMID: 37127487 DOI: 10.1016/j.cllc.2023.03.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Revised: 03/18/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 04/05/2023]
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The widespread use of imaging as well as the efforts conducted through screening campaigns has dramatically increased the early detection rate of lung cancer. Historically, the management of lung cancer has heavily relied on surgery. However, the increased proportion of patients with comorbidities has given significance to less invasive therapeutic options like minimally invasive surgery and image-guided thermal ablation, which could precisely target the tumor without requiring general anesthesia or a thoracotomy. Thermal ablation is considered low-risk for lung tumors smaller than 3 cm that are located in peripheral lung and do not involve major blood vessels or airways. The rationale for ablative therapies relies on the fact that focused delivery of energy induces cell death and pathologic necrosis. Image-guided percutaneous thermal ablation therapies are established techniques in the local treatment of hepatic, renal, bone, thyroid and uterine lesions. In the lung, and specifically in the setting of metastatic disease, the 3 main indications for lung ablation are to serve as (1) curative intent, (2) as a strategy to achieve a chemo-holiday in oligometastatic disease, and (3) in oligoprogressive disease. Following these premises, the current paper aims to review the rationale, indications, and outcomes of thermal ablation as a form of local therapy in the treatment of primary and metastatic lung disease.
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Daly ME, Beagen P, Madani MH. Nonsurgical Therapy for Early-Stage Lung Cancer. Hematol Oncol Clin North Am 2023; 37:499-512. [PMID: 37024386 DOI: 10.1016/j.hoc.2023.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/08/2023]
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Treatment options for medically inoperable, early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) include stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) and percutaneous image guided thermal ablation. SABR is delivered over 1-5 sessions of highly conformal ablative radiation with excellent tumor control. Toxicity is depending on tumor location and anatomy but is typically mild. Studies evaluating SABR in operable NSCLC are ongoing. Thermal ablation can be delivered via radiofrequency, microwave, or cryoablation, with promising results and modest toxicity. We review the data and outcomes for these approaches and discuss ongoing studies.
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Das A, Giuliani M, Bezjak A. Radiotherapy for Lung Metastases: Conventional to Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy. Semin Radiat Oncol 2023; 33:172-180. [PMID: 36990634 DOI: 10.1016/j.semradonc.2022.11.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/29/2023]
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The lung parenchyma and adjacent tissues are one of the most common sites of metastatic disease. Traditionally, the approach to treatment of a patient with lung metastases has been with systemic therapy, with radiotherapy being reserved for palliative management of symptomatic disease. The concept of oligo metastatic disease has paved the way for more radical treatment options, administered either alone or as local consolidative therapy in addition to systemic treatment. The modern-day management of lung metastases is guided by a number of factors, including the number of lung metastases, extra-thoracic disease status, overall performance status, and life expectancy, which all help determine the goals of care. Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) has emerged as a safe and effective method in locally controlling lung metastases, in the oligo metastatic or oligo-recurrent setting. This article outlines the role of radiotherapy in multimodality management of lung metastases.
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Advanced Imaging for Robotic Bronchoscopy: A Review. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13050990. [PMID: 36900134 PMCID: PMC10001114 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13050990] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/28/2023] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Recent advances in navigational platforms have led bronchoscopists to make major strides in diagnostic interventions for pulmonary parenchymal lesions. Over the last decade, multiple platforms including electromagnetic navigation and robotic bronchoscopy have allowed bronchoscopists to safely navigate farther into the lung parenchyma with increased stability and accuracy. Limitations persist, even with these newer technologies, in achieving a similar or higher diagnostic yield when compared to the transthoracic computed tomography (CT) guided needle approach. One of the major limitations to this effect is due to CT-to-body divergence. Real-time feedback that better defines the tool-lesion relationship is vital and can be obtained with additional imaging using radial endobronchial ultrasound, C-arm based tomosynthesis, cone-beam CT (fixed or mobile), and O-arm CT. Herein, we describe the role of this adjunct imaging with robotic bronchoscopy for diagnostic purposes, describe potential strategies to counteract the CT-to-body divergence phenomenon, and address the potential role of advanced imaging for lung tumor ablation.
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Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Versus Ablation Versus Surgery for Early-Stage Lung Cancer in High-Risk Patients. Thorac Surg Clin 2023; 33:179-187. [PMID: 37045487 DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2023.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/27/2023]
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Current treatment for early-stage lung cancer focuses on surgical intervention as the mainstay of treatment; however, this poses issues in patients that are high-risk or unable to tolerate any operation. In this case, sublobar resection or radiation therapy has been the primary treatment for these subsets of patients. Alternative approaches include stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and thermal ablation. In this article, we focus on treatment strategies using SBRT, thermal ablation, or surgery as it pertains to high-risk patients with early-stage lung cancer.
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Bartlett EC, Rahman S, Ridge CA. Percutaneous image-guided thermal ablation of lung cancer: What is the evidence? Lung Cancer 2023; 176:14-23. [PMID: 36571982 DOI: 10.1016/j.lungcan.2022.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Revised: 12/12/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Thermal ablation techniques have now been used for more than twenty years in the treatment of primary lung tumours, predominantly non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Although primarily used for the treatment of early-stage disease in non-surgical patients, thermal ablation is now also being used in selected patients with oligometastatic and oligoprogressive disease. This review discusses the techniques available for thermal ablation, the evidence for use of thermal ablation in primary lung tumours in early- and advanced-stage disease and compares thermal ablation to alternative treatment strategies.
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- E C Bartlett
- Royal Brompton Hospital (Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust), Department of Radiology, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, United Kingdom.
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- Royal Brompton Hospital (Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust), Department of Radiology, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, United Kingdom
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- Royal Brompton Hospital (Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust), Department of Radiology, Sydney Street, London SW3 6NP, United Kingdom; National Heart and Lung Institute, Imperial College, London SW3 6LY, United Kingdom
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Mansur A, Garg T, Camacho JC, Habibollahi P, Edward Boas F, Khorshidi F, Buethe J, Nezami N. Image-Guided Percutaneous and Transarterial Therapies for Primary and Metastatic Lung Cancer. Technol Cancer Res Treat 2023; 22:15330338231164193. [PMID: 36942407 PMCID: PMC10034348 DOI: 10.1177/15330338231164193] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2023] Open
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in the world. A significant proportion of patients with lung cancer are not candidates for surgery and must resort to other treatment alternatives. Rapid technological advancements in fields like interventional radiology have paved the way for valid treatment modalities like image-guided percutaneous and transarterial therapies for treatment of both primary and metastatic lung cancer. The rationale of ablative therapies relies on the fact that focused delivery of energy induces tumor destruction and pathological necrosis. Image-guided percutaneous thermal ablation therapies are established techniques in the local treatment of hepatic, renal, bone, thyroid, or uterine lesions. In the lung, the 3 main indications for lung ablation include local curative intent, a strategy to achieve a chemoholiday in oligometastatic disease, and recently, oligoprogressive disease. Transarterial therapies include a set of catheter-based treatments that involve delivering embolic and/or chemotherapeutic agents directed into the target tumor via the supplying arteries. This article provides a comprehensive review of the various techniques available and discusses their applications and associated complications in primary and metastatic lung cancer.
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Russell H Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The 1500Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Radiology Associates of Florida, Sarasota, FL, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, 4002University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiology, 20220City of Hope Cancer Center, Duarte, CA, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 12264University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Russell H Morgan Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, The 1500Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, 12264University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Experimental Therapeutics Program, University of Maryland Marlene and Stewart Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Wang M, Wei Z, Ye X. Issues and prospects of image-guided thermal ablation in the treatment of primary and metastatic lung tumors. Thorac Cancer 2022; 14:110-115. [PMID: 36480492 PMCID: PMC9807444 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 11/04/2022] [Accepted: 11/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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The precise local minimally invasive or noninvasive treatment represents the important orientation for advancing the treatment of pulmonary malignant tumors. New local treatment methods have emerged as solutions to the shortcomings of minimally invasive or local treatment methods. Image-guided thermal ablation (IGTA) comes with the characteristics such as more accurate localization, less trauma, more definite efficacy, higher safety, stronger repeatability, fewer complications, and lower cost in treating lung tumors. This paper investigates the existing problems of IGTA in the treatment of lung tumors and puts forward the orientation of studies.
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- Meixiang Wang
- Department of OncologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Key Laboratory of Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, Shandong Lung Cancer InstituteJinanShandong ProvinceChina
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- Department of OncologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Key Laboratory of Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, Shandong Lung Cancer InstituteJinanShandong ProvinceChina,Cheeloo College of MedicineShandong UniversityJinanShandong ProvinceChina
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- Department of OncologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Shandong First Medical University & Shandong Provincial Qianfoshan Hospital, Shandong Key Laboratory of Rheumatic Disease and Translational Medicine, Shandong Lung Cancer InstituteJinanShandong ProvinceChina
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Frank AJ, Dagogo-Jack I, Dobre IA, Tait S, Schumacher L, Fintelmann FJ, Fingerman LM, Keane FK, Montesi SB. Management of Lung Cancer in the Patient with Interstitial Lung Disease. Oncologist 2022; 28:12-22. [PMID: 36426803 PMCID: PMC9847545 DOI: 10.1093/oncolo/oyac226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Patients with interstitial lung disease (ILD), especially those with pulmonary fibrosis, are at increased risk of developing lung cancer. Management of lung cancer in patients with ILD is particularly challenging. Diagnosis can be complicated by difficulty differentiating lung nodules from areas of focal fibrosis, and percutaneous biopsy approaches confer an increased risk of complications in those with pulmonary fibrosis. Lung cancer treatment in these patients pose several specific considerations. The degree of lung function impairment may preclude lobectomy or surgical resection of any type. Surgical resection can trigger an acute exacerbation of the underlying ILD. The presence of ILD confers an increased risk of pneumonitis with radiotherapy, and many of the systemic therapies also carry an increased risk of pneumonitis in this population. The safety of immunotherapy in the setting of ILD remains to be fully elucidated and concerns remain as to triggering pneumonitis. The purpose of this review is to summarize the evidence regarding consideration for tissue diagnosis, chemotherapy and immunotherapy, radiotherapy, and surgery, in this patient population and discuss emerging areas of research. We also propose a multidisciplinary approach and practical considerations for monitoring for ILD progression during lung cancer treatment.
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- Queen’s University School of Medicine, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Thoracic Imaging and Intervention, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Corresponding author: Sydney B. Montesi, MD, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, BUL-148, Boston, MA 02114, USA. Tel: +1 617 724 4030;
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Shang Y, Li G, Zhang B, Wu Y, Chen Y, Li C, Zhao W, Liu J. Image-guided percutaneous ablation for lung malignancies. Front Oncol 2022; 12:1020296. [PMID: 36439490 PMCID: PMC9685331 DOI: 10.3389/fonc.2022.1020296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2022] [Accepted: 10/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/21/2023] Open
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Image-guided percutaneous lung ablation has proven to be an alternative and effective strategy in the treatment of lung cancer and other lung malignancies. Radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, and cryoablation are widely used ablation modalities in clinical practice that can be performed along or combined with other treatment modalities. In this context, this article will review the application of different ablation strategies in lung malignancies.
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- Youlan Shang
- Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Second Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Folch E, Guo Y, Senitko M. Therapeutic Bronchoscopy for Lung Nodules: Where Are We Now? Semin Respir Crit Care Med 2022; 43:480-491. [PMID: 36104025 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1749368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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Lobar resection has been the established standard of care for peripheral early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Over the last few years, surgical lung sparing approach (sublobar resection [SLR]) has been compared with lobar resection in T1N0 NSCLC. Three nonsurgical options are available in those patients who have a prohibitive surgical risk, and those who refuse surgery: stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), percutaneous ablation, and bronchoscopic ablation. Local ablation involves placement of a probe into a tumor, and subsequent application of either heat or cold energy, pulsing electrical fields, or placement of radioactive source under an image guidance to create a zone of cell death that encompasses the targeted lesion and an ablation margin. Despite being in their infancy, the bronchoscopic ablative techniques are undergoing rapid research, as they extrapolate a significant knowledge-base from the percutaneous techniques that have been in the radiologist's armamentarium since 2000. Here, we discuss selected endoscopic and percutaneous thermal and non-thermal therapies with the focus on their efficacy and safety.
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- Erik Folch
- Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.,Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi
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Lau KK, Steinke K, Reis S, Cherukuri SP, Cejna M. Current trends in image-guided chest interventions. Respirology 2022; 27:581-599. [PMID: 35758539 PMCID: PMC9545252 DOI: 10.1111/resp.14315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Interventional radiology (IR) is a rapidly expanding medical subspecialty and refers to a range of image‐guided procedural techniques. The image guidance allows real‐time visualization and precision placement of a needle, catheter, wire and device to deep body structures through small incisions. Advantages include reduced risks, faster recovery and shorter hospital stays, lower costs and less patient discomfort. The range of chest interventional procedures keeps on expanding due to improved imaging facilities, better percutaneous assess devices and advancing ablation and embolization techniques. These advances permit procedures to be undertaken safely, simultaneously and effectively, hence escalating the role of IR in the treatment of chest disorders. This review article aims to cover the latest developments in some image‐guided techniques of the chest, including thermal ablation therapy of lung malignancy, targeted therapy of pulmonary embolism, angioplasty and stenting of mediastinal venous/superior vena cava occlusion, pulmonary arteriovenous malformation treatment and bronchial artery embolization for haemoptysis.
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- Kenneth K Lau
- Monash Imaging, Monash Health, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,School of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria, Australia.,Sir Peter MacCallum Department of Oncology, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Medical Imaging, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Queensland, Australia.,University of Queensland School of Medicine, St Lucia, Queensland, Australia
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, New York, USA
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- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Academic Teaching Hospital Feldkirch, Feldkirch, Austria
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Criner GJ, Agusti A, Borghaei H, Friedberg J, Martinez FJ, Miyamoto C, Vogelmeier CF, Celli BR. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and Lung Cancer: A Review for Clinicians. CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASES (MIAMI, FLA.) 2022; 9:454-476. [PMID: 35790131 PMCID: PMC9448004 DOI: 10.15326/jcopdf.2022.0296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/24/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer are common global causes of morbidity and mortality. Because both diseases share several predisposing risks, the 2 diseases may occur concurrently in susceptible individuals. The diagnosis of COPD has important implications for the diagnostic approach and treatment options if lesions concerning for lung cancer are identified during screening. Importantly, the presence of COPD has significant implications on prognosis and management of patients with lung cancer. In this monograph, we review the mechanistic linkage between lung cancer and COPD, the impact of lung cancer screening on patients at risk, and the implications of the presence of COPD on the approach to the diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. This manuscript succinctly reviews the epidemiology and common pathogenetic factors for the concurrence of COPD and lung cancer. Importantly for the clinician, it summarizes the indications, benefits, and complications of lung cancer screening in patients with COPD, and the assessment of risk factors for patients with COPD undergoing consideration of various treatment options for lung cancer.
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- Gerard J. Criner
- Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Cátedra Salud Respiratoria, University of Barcelona; Respiratory Institute, Hospital Clinic, Institut d'Investigacions Biomèdiques August Pi i Sunyer, Centro de Investigacion Biomedica en Red Enfermedades Respiratorias, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Fox Chase Cancer Center at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University Medical Centre Giessen and Marburg, Philipps-University Marburg, German Centre for Lung Research, Marburg, Germany
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- Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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Chen D, Zhao M, Xiang X, Liang J. Percutaneous local tumor ablation vs. stereotactic body radiotherapy for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Chin Med J (Engl) 2022; 135:00029330-990000000-00031. [PMID: 35830244 PMCID: PMC9532043 DOI: 10.1097/cm9.0000000000002131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Percutaneous local tumor ablation (LTA) and stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) have been regarded as viable treatments for early-stage lung cancer patients. The purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of LTA with SBRT for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS PubMed, Embase, Cochrane library, Ovid, Google scholar, CNKI, and CBMdisc were searched to identify potential eligible studies comparing the efficacy and safety of LTA with SBRT for early-stage NSCLC published between January 1, 1991, and May 31, 2021. Hazard ratios (HRs) or odds ratios (ORs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were applied to estimate the effect size for overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS), locoregional progression (LP), and adverse events. RESULTS Five studies with 22,231 patients were enrolled, including 1443 patients in the LTA group and 20,788 patients in the SBRT group. The results showed that SBRT was not superior to LTA for OS (HR = 1.03, 95% CI: 0.87-1.22, P = 0.71). Similar results were observed for PFS (HR = 1.09, 95% CI: 0.71-1.67, P = 0.71) and LP (HR = 0.66, 95% CI: 0.25-1.77, P = 0.70). Subgroup analysis showed that the pooled HR for OS favored SBRT in patients with tumors sized >2 cm (HR = 1.32, 95% CI: 1.14-1.53, P = 0.0003), whereas there was no significant difference in patients with tumors sized ≤2 cm (HR = 0.93, 95% CI: 0.64-1.35, P = 0.70). Moreover, no significant differences were observed for the incidence of severe adverse events (≥grade 3) (OR = 1.95, 95% CI: 0.63-6.07, P = 0.25) between the LTA group and SBRT group. CONCLUSIONS Compared with SBRT, LTA appears to have similar OS, PFS, and LP. However, for tumors >2 cm, SBRT is superior to LTA in OS. Prospective randomized controlled trials are required to determine such findings. INPLASY REGISTRATION NUMBER INPLASY202160099.
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- Dongjie Chen
- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518172, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518172, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518172, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital & Shenzhen Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Shenzhen, Guangdong 518172, China
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Botsa E, Thanou I, Tavernaraki K, Thanos L. Ablation techniques in non-small cell lung cancer patients: experience of a single center. Hippokratia 2022; 26:105-109. [PMID: 37324042 PMCID: PMC10266325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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BACKGROUND Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA) are well-established treatments for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study assessed the efficacy and safety of RFA and MWA performed on NSCLC patients. MATERIAL AND METHODS This retrospective study included one hundred twenty-four patients with NSCLC who underwent percutaneous ablation from November 2014 to November 2020 in the Department of Medical Imaging and Interventional Radiology of Sotiria General Hospital for Chest Diseases in Athens, Greece. Forty (stage IA) were treated with RFA, while 84 were treated with MWA (stages IA, IB, and IIA). All procedures were performed using the AMICA GEN radiofrequency and microwave generator. As a follow-up method, computed tomography was performed immediately after the procedure to evaluate the lesion's response and complications and one, three, six, and twelve months after the ablation. RESULTS All ablations were technically successful. The first-month follow-up revealed stage IIA residual tumors in eight patients. Local recurrence was detected one year after RFA in two of the 40 patients and thirteen of the 84 patients after MWA. Overall survival (OS) rates at one, two, and three years for stage IA NSCLC patients treated with ablation were 94 %, 73 %, 57 % for RFA, and 96 %, 75 %, and 62 % for MWA, respectively. In contrast, the OS for stages IB and IIA patients treated with MWA was 90 %, 66 %, and 51 % for the IB stage and 82 %, 62 %, and 48 % for the IIA stage, respectively. Fifteen percent of patients after RFA and 9.5 % after MWA experienced minor complications. Pneumothorax was documented in three patients after RFA and four after MWA. Post-ablation syndrome occurred in 15 % of RFA patients and 8.3 % of MWA patients. There were no major complications. CONCLUSION RFA and MWA have comparable efficacy and safety for patients in stage IA. MWA is an effective alternative treatment option for non-resectable IB or IIA stages NSCLC patients. HIPPOKRATIA 2022, 26 (3):105-109.
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- E Botsa
- First Pediatric Clinic, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Agia Sofia Children's Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Sotiria General Hospital for Chest Diseases, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Sotiria General Hospital for Chest Diseases, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Medical Imaging and Interventional Radiology, Sotiria General Hospital for Chest Diseases, Athens, Greece
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Park HS, Detterbeck FC, Madoff DC, Bade BC, Kumbasar U, Mase VJ, Li AX, Blasberg JD, Woodard GA, Brandt WS, Decker RH. A guide for managing patients with stage I NSCLC: deciding between lobectomy, segmentectomy, wedge, SBRT and ablation-part 4: systematic review of evidence involving SBRT and ablation. J Thorac Dis 2022; 14:2412-2436. [PMID: 35813762 PMCID: PMC9264060 DOI: 10.21037/jtd-21-1826] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2021] [Accepted: 05/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Background Clinical decision-making for patients with stage I lung cancer is complex. It involves multiple options [lobectomy, segmentectomy, wedge, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), thermal ablation], weighing multiple outcomes (e.g., short-, intermediate-, long-term) and multiple aspects of each (e.g., magnitude of a difference, the degree of confidence in the evidence, and the applicability to the patient and setting at hand). A structure is needed to summarize the relevant evidence for an individual patient and to identify which outcomes have the greatest impact on the decision-making. Methods A PubMed systematic review from 2000-2021 of outcomes after SBRT or thermal ablation vs. resection is the focus of this paper. Evidence was abstracted from randomized trials and non-randomized comparisons with at least some adjustment for confounders. The analysis involved careful assessment, including characteristics of patients, settings, residual confounding etc. to expose degrees of uncertainty and applicability to individual patients. Evidence is summarized that provides an at-a-glance overall impression as well as the ability to delve into layers of details of the patients, settings and treatments involved. Results Short-term outcomes are meaningfully better after SBRT than resection. SBRT doesn't affect quality-of-life (QOL), on average pulmonary function is not altered, but a minority of patients may experience gradual late toxicity. Adjusted non-randomized comparisons demonstrate a clinically relevant detriment in long-term outcomes after SBRT vs. surgery. The short-term benefits of SBRT over surgery are accentuated with increasing age and compromised patients, but the long-term detriment remains. Ablation is associated with a higher rate of complications than SBRT, but there is little intermediate-term impact on quality-of-life or pulmonary function tests. Adjusted comparisons show a meaningful detriment in long-term outcomes after ablation vs. surgery; there is less difference between ablation and SBRT. Conclusions A systematic, comprehensive summary of evidence regarding Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy or thermal ablation vs. resection with attention to aspects of applicability, uncertainty and effect modifiers provides a foundation for a framework for individualized decision-making.
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- Henry S. Park
- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Radiology & Biomedical Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of General Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Therapeutic Radiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, USA
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De Baere T, Tselikas L, Delpla A, Roux C, Varin E, Kobe A, Yevich S, Deschamps F. Thermal ablation in the management of oligometastatic colorectal cancer. Int J Hyperthermia 2022; 39:627-632. [PMID: 35477367 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2021.1941311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To review available evidence on thermal ablation of oligometastatic colorectal cancer. METHODS Technical and cancer specific considerations for percutaneous image-guided thermal ablation of oligometastatic colorectal metastases in the liver and lung were reviewed. Ablation outcomes are compared to surgical and radiation therapy literature. RESULTS The application of thermal ablation varies widely based on tumor burden, technical expertise, and local cancer triage algorithms. Ablation can be performed in combination or in lieu of other cancer treatments. For surgically non-resectable liver metastases, a randomized trial has demonstrated the superiority of thermal ablation combined with chemotherapy compared to systemic chemotherapy alone in term of progression-free survival and overall survival (OS), with 5-, and 8-year OS of 43.1% and 35.9% in the combined arm vs. 30.3% and 8.9% in the chemotherapy alone arm. As ablation techniques and technology improve, the role of percutaneous thermal ablation may expand even into surgically resectable disease. Many of the prognostic factors for better OS after local treatment of lung metastases are the same for surgery and thermal ablation, including size and number of metastases, disease-free interval, complete resection/ablation, negative carcinoembryonic antigen, neoadjuvant chemotherapy, and controlled extra-pulmonary metastases. When matched for these factors, thermal ablation for lung and liver metastases appears to provide equivalent overall survival as surgery, in the range of 50% at 5 years. Thermal ablation has limitations that should be respected to optimize patient outcomes and minimize complications including targets that are well-visualized by image guidance, measure <3cm in diameter, and be located at least 3mm distance from prominent vasculature or major bronchi. CONCLUSIONS The routine incorporation of image-guided thermal ablation into the therapeutic armamentarium for the treatment of oligometastatic colorectal cancer can provide long survival and even cure.
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- Thierry De Baere
- Departement d'anesthésie, de chirurgie, et de radiologie interventionnelle, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.,Université Paris-Saclay, UFR Médecine Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Departement d'anesthésie, de chirurgie, et de radiologie interventionnelle, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.,Université Paris-Saclay, UFR Médecine Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Departement d'anesthésie, de chirurgie, et de radiologie interventionnelle, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.,Université Paris-Saclay, UFR Médecine Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Departement d'anesthésie, de chirurgie, et de radiologie interventionnelle, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.,Université Paris-Saclay, UFR Médecine Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Departement d'anesthésie, de chirurgie, et de radiologie interventionnelle, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.,Université Paris-Saclay, UFR Médecine Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Departement d'anesthésie, de chirurgie, et de radiologie interventionnelle, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.,Université Paris-Saclay, UFR Médecine Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Interventional Radiology Department, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Departement d'anesthésie, de chirurgie, et de radiologie interventionnelle, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.,Université Paris-Saclay, UFR Médecine Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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Microwave Ablation versus Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy for Stage I Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2022; 33:964-971.e2. [PMID: 35490932 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2022.04.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Revised: 04/04/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the cost-effectiveness of microwave ablation (MWA) and SBRT for patients with inoperable stage I non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature search was performed in MEDLINE with broad search clusters. A decision-analysis model was constructed over a 5-year period. The model incorporated treatment-related complications and long-term recurrence. All clinical parameters were derived from the literature with preference to long-term prospective trials. A healthcare payers' perspective was adopted. Outcomes were measured in quality-adjusted life years (QALY) extracted from prior studies and United States dollars from Medicare reimbursements and prior studies. Base case calculations, probabilistic sensitivity analysis with 10,000 Monte Carlo simulations, and multiple one- and two-way sensitivity analyses were performed. RESULTS MWA yielded a health benefit of 2.31 QALY at a cost of $195,331, whereas SBRT yielded a health benefit of 2.33 QALY at a cost of $225,271. The incremental cost-effectiveness ratio was $1,480,597/QALY, indicating that MWA is the more cost-effective strategy. The conclusion remains unchanged in probabilistic sensitivity analysis with MWA being the optimal cost strategy in 99.84% simulations. One-way sensitivity analyses revealed that MWA remains cost-effective when its annual recurrence risk is below 18.4% averaged over 5 years, when the SBRT annual recurrence risk is above 1.44% averaged over 5 years, or when MWA is at least $7,500 cheaper than SBRT. CONCLUSION Microwave ablation appears to be a more cost-effective than stereotactic body radiotherapy for patients with inoperable stage I non-small cell lung cancer.
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Update on Image-Guided Thermal Lung Ablation: Society Guidelines, Therapeutic Alternatives, and Postablation Imaging Findings. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2022; 219:471-485. [PMID: 35319908 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.21.27099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Percutaneous image-guided thermal ablation (IGTA) has been endorsed by multiple societies as a safe and effective lung-preserving treatment for primary lung cancer and metastases involving the lung and chest wall. This article reviews the role of IGTA in the care continuum of patients with thoracic neoplasms and discusses strategies to identify the optimal local therapy considering patient and tumor characteristics. The advantages and disadvantages of percutaneous thermal ablation compared to surgical resection and stereotactic body radiotherapy are summarized. Principles of radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation, and cryoablation, as well as the emerging use of transbronchial thermal ablation, are described. Specific considerations are presented regarding the role of thermal ablation for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), multifocal primary NSCLC, pulmonary metastases, salvage of recurrent NSCLC after surgery or radiation, and pain palliation for tumors involving the chest wall. Recent changes to professional society guidelines regarding the role of thermal ablation in the lung, including for treatment of oligometastatic disease, are highlighted. Finally, recommendations are provided for imaging follow-up after thermal ablation of lung tumors, accompanied by examples of expected postoperative findings and patterns of disease recurrence.
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Zhang R, Kang J, Ren S, Xing L, Xu Y. Comparison of stereotactic body radiotherapy and radiofrequency ablation for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ANNALS OF TRANSLATIONAL MEDICINE 2022; 10:104. [PMID: 35282118 PMCID: PMC8848429 DOI: 10.21037/atm-21-6256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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Background Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) are recommended for patients with inoperable early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), with both offering promising results. However, it is largely unknown which of these two treatment modalities provides superior benefits for patients. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis compared clinical outcomes and safety between SBRT and RFA in patients with inoperable early-stage NSCLC. Methods Eligible studies published between 2001 and 2020 were obtained through a comprehensive search of the PubMed, Medline, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases. Original English-language studies on the treatment of early-stage NSCLC with SBRT or RFA were included. Local control (LC) rates, overall survival (OS) rates, and adverse events were obtained by pooled analyses. Results Eighty-seven SBRT studies (12,811 patients) and 18 RFA studies (1,535 patients) met the eligibility criteria. For SBRT, the LC rates (with 95% confidence intervals) at 1, 2, 3, and 5 years were 98% (97-98%), 95% (95-96%), 92% (91-93%), and 92% (91-93%), respectively, which were significantly higher than those for RFA [75% (69-82%), 31% (22-39%), 67% (58-76%), and 41% (30-52%), respectively] (P<0.01). There were no significant differences in short-term OS between SBRT and RFA [1-year OS rate: 87% (86-88%) versus 89% (88-91%), P=0.07; 2-year OS rate: 71% (69-72%) versus 69% (64-74%), P=0.42]. Regarding long-term OS, the 3- and 5-year OS rates for SBRT were 58% (56-59%) and 39% (37-40%), respectively, which were significantly (P<0.01) superior to those for RFA [48% (45-51%) and 21% (19-23%), respectively]. The most common complication of SBRT was radiation pneumonitis (grade ≥2), making up 9.1% of patients treated with SBRT, while pneumothorax was the most common complication of RFA, making up 27.2% of patients treated with RFA. Discussion Compared with RFA, SBRT has superior LC and long-term OS rates but similar short-term OS rates. Prospective randomized trials with large sample sizes comparing the efficacy of SBRT and RFA are warranted.
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- Ran Zhang
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China.,Department of Medical Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital & Institute of Thoracic Cancer, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Medical Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital & Institute of Thoracic Cancer, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Key Laboratory of Radiation Oncology, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, China
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Endobronchial ultrasound-guided bipolar radiofrequency ablation for lung cancer: a first-in-human clinical trial. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2022; 164:1188-1197.e2. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2021.12.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2021] [Revised: 11/25/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Microwave ablation treatment for medically inoperable stage I non-small cell lung cancers: long-term results. Eur Radiol 2022; 32:5616-5622. [PMID: 35226157 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-022-08615-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2021] [Revised: 01/21/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVES In the present study, we aim to show the results of microwave ablation (MWA) for medically inoperable stage I non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs) with long-term follow-up. METHODS From Feb 2011 to Mar 2016, patients with histologically proven clinical stage I NSCLC were treated with CT-guided MWA and retrospectively analyzed. The primary end point was overall survival (OS). Secondary end points included disease-free survival (DFS), cancer-specific survival (CSS), and complications. RESULTS A total of 105 patients with 105 lesions underwent MWA. The mean age was 70.7 years (range: 40-86 years), and the mean diameter of all lesions was 2.40 cm (range: 0.9-4.0 cm). Adenocarcinoma was the most common histological type (77, 73.3%), followed by squamous cell carcinomas (21, 20%) and undefined NSCLC (7, 6.7%). With a median follow-up of 54.8 months, the median DFS was 36.0 months, and 1-, 3-, and 5-year DFS rates were 89.5%, 49.4%, and 42.7%, respectively. The median CSS and OS were 89.8 and 64.2 months, respectively. The OS rate was 99% at 1 year, 75.6% at 3 years, and 54.1% at 5 years, while the CSS rates were 99%, 78.9%, and 60.9%, respectively. Patients with stage IB lesions had significant shorter DFS (22.3 months vs. undefined, HR: 11.5, 95%CI: 5.85-22.40) and OS (37.3 vs. 89.8 months, HR: 8.64, 95% CI: 4.49-16.60) than IA disease. CONCLUSION MWA is a safe, effective, and potentially curative therapy for medically inoperable stage I NSCLC patients. KEY POINTS • In this multicenter retrospective study which included 105 patients, we found the median overall survival (OS) was 64.2 months. The OS rate was 99% at 1 year, 75.6% at 3 years, and 54.1% at 5 years. • Procedures were technically successful and well tolerated in all patients. Most MWA complications were mild or moderate.
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Yang H, Li M, Mei T. Survival benefit of thermal ablation combined with chemotherapy for the treatment of stage IV nonsmall cell lung cancer: a propensity-matched analysis. Int J Hyperthermia 2022; 39:348-357. [PMID: 35164638 DOI: 10.1080/02656736.2022.2038281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the survival benefit of thermal ablation (TA) plus chemotherapy for Stage-IV nonsmall cell lung cancer (NSCLC). METHODS From the Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) database, data of Stage-IV NSCLC patients receiving different treatment modalities (TA plus chemotherapy vs. chemotherapy) from 2004 to 2016 were retrospectively analyzed using propensity-score matching (PSM) for covariates. Kaplan-Meier curves and the log-rank test for intergroup comparison of overall survival (OS) and lung cancer-specific survival (LCSS) and subgroup analyses in the PSM cohort evaluated possible survival benefits. Cox proportional risk models evaluated independent prognostic factors. RESULTS Among 52,574 patients, 152 received TA plus chemotherapy. After PSM, the TA plus chemotherapy and chemotherapy groups included 150 and 445 patients, respectively. Compared to the chemotherapy group, the TA plus chemotherapy group had better OS (p = 0.042) and LCSS (p = 0.031), especially in patients aged 70 and older in age-stratified subgroup analysis; no statistically significant beneficial trend was noted for patients younger than 70 years. Subgroup analysis by tumor size showed superior OS and LCSS with TA plus chemotherapy than chemotherapy for tumors ≤3.0 cm; however, no significant difference was found in subgroups with larger tumors. Multivariate analysis showed that TA plus chemotherapy was an independent prognostic factor for OS and LCSS (hazard ratio 0.70 [95% confidence interval 0.59-0.84] and 0.70 [0.58-0.84], respectively; p < 0.001). CONCLUSION TA plus chemotherapy is a potential treatment option for Stage-IV NSCLC, especially for patients aged 70 or older with tumor size ≤3 cm.
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- Hao Yang
- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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- Department of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China
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Zeng C, Fu X, Yuan Z, Hu S, Wang X, Ping W, Cai Y, Wang J. OUP accepted manuscript. Eur J Cardiothorac Surg 2022; 62:6523884. [PMID: 35136984 DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezac071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2021] [Revised: 12/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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- Chenxi Zeng
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Hubei, China
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Radiofrequency Ablation for Liver: Comparison between Expert Eye and Hyperspectral Imaging Assessment. Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther 2021; 37:102699. [PMID: 34942401 DOI: 10.1016/j.pdpdt.2021.102699] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2021] [Revised: 12/14/2021] [Accepted: 12/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Liver/hepatic cancer (HC) is a disease that roughly afflicts 10% of cancer patients worldwide. HC is in charge of the death of 0.8 million patients on the earth. Multiple approaches, including thermal ablation, target the treatment of HC. In this study, we investigated radiofrequency (RF) ablation. Expert clinicians' visual assessment (VA) dominantly evaluated the outcome of ablation. Inattentively, the disfavors of VA are being subjective and eye-acuity dependent. In support, we propose hyperspectral imaging (HSI) for objective assessment of liver ablation. To verify our proposal, we computed the ablated liver area using VA and HSI. Unfortunately, HSI is a time-intensive technique. To make it less intensive, we present a way of reducing data analysis time. Saving time permits medical decisions, likewise continue or stop RF ablation, to be taken safer and faster. The way to reduce the time for HSI data analysis depends on narrowing the spectral bands of interest to only the most relevant ones to liver chromophores. Liver chromophores change in concentration because of thermal ablation. VA hardly senses these changes, however, HSI does it. Ultimately, the spectral band centered at 630 nm is optimal for objectively support RF ablation decision-makers.
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Chiang J, Song L, Abtin F, Rahmat-Samii Y. Efficacy of Lung-Tuned Monopole Antenna for Microwave Ablation: Analytical Solution and Validation in a Ventilator-Controlled ex Vivo Porcine Lung Model. IEEE JOURNAL OF ELECTROMAGNETICS, RF AND MICROWAVES IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY 2021; 5:295-304. [PMID: 35706532 PMCID: PMC9191847 DOI: 10.1109/jerm.2021.3066103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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The goal of this study was to optimize a lung-tuned monopole antenna to deliver microwave energy at 2.45 GHz into a novel ventilator-controlled ex vivo lung model. An analytic and parametric approach was utilized to create an optimized monopole antenna that was impedance-matched to aerated lung tissue. This lung-tuned antenna was then fabricated using a copper 0.085" semi-rigid copper coaxial cable. For validation, the lung-tuned antenna was inserted centrally into lobes of a ex vivo porcine lung that was fully inflated to physiologically appropriate volumes. Microwave ablations were then created at 50 and 100 W for 1 minute and 5 minutes. Reflected power, cross sectional ablation sizes and spherical shape of the lung-tuned antenna were compared against a liver-tuned antenna in the ventilator-controlled ex vivo lung tissue. The study showed that the lung-tuned antennas delivered energy significantly more efficiently, with less reflected power, compared to the conventionally-used liver-tuned antennas at 50 W at 1 minute (11.8±3.0 vs 16.3±3.1 W; p value=0.03) and 5 minutes (16.2±2.8 vs 19.4±2.9 W; p value=0.04), although this was only true using 100 W at the 1 minute time point (29.0±3.5 vs 38.0±5.3 W; p value=0.02). While overall ablation zone sizes were comparable between the two types of antenna, the lung-tuned antenna did create a significantly more spherical ablation zone compared to the liver-tuned antenna at the 1 minute, 50 W setting (aspect ratio: 0.43±0.07 vs 0.38±0.04; p value=0.04). In both antenna groups, there was a significant rise in the ablation zone aspect ratio between 1 and 5 minutes, indicating that higher power and time settings can increase the spherical shape of ablation zones when using tuned antennas. Adapting this combined analytic and parametric approach to antenna design can be implemented in adaptive tissue-tuning for real-time microwave ablation optimization in lung tissue.
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- Jason Chiang
- Department of Radiology, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA
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- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA
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