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Saggiante L, Biondetti P, Lanza C, Carriero S, Ascenti V, Piacentino F, Shehab A, Ierardi AM, Venturini M, Carrafiello G. Computed-Tomography-Guided Lung Biopsy: A Practice-Oriented Document on Techniques and Principles and a Review of the Literature. Diagnostics (Basel) 2024; 14:1089. [PMID: 38893616 PMCID: PMC11171640 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics14111089] [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: 04/07/2024] [Revised: 05/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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Computed tomography (CT)-guided lung biopsy is one of the oldest and most widely known minimally invasive percutaneous procedures. Despite being conceptually simple, this procedure needs to be performed rapidly and can be subject to meaningful complications that need to be managed properly. Therefore, knowledge of principles and techniques is required by every general or interventional radiologist who performs the procedure. This review aims to contain all the information that the operator needs to know before performing the procedure. The paper starts with the description of indications, devices, and types of percutaneous CT-guided lung biopsies, along with their reported results in the literature. Then, pre-procedural evaluation and the practical aspects to be considered during procedure (i.e., patient positioning and breathing) are discussed. The subsequent section is dedicated to complications, with their incidence, risk factors, and the evidence-based measures necessary to both prevent or manage them; special attention is given to pneumothorax and hemorrhage. After conventional CT, this review describes other available CT modalities, including CT fluoroscopy and cone-beam CT. At the end, more advanced techniques, which are already used in clinical practice, like fusion imaging, are included.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lorenzo Saggiante
- Postgraduate School in Radiodiagnostics, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.S.); (C.L.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Foundation IRCCS Cà Granda–Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Francesco Sforza, 35, 20122 Milan, Italy; (P.B.); (A.M.I.); (G.C.)
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- Postgraduate School in Radiodiagnostics, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.S.); (C.L.); (S.C.)
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- Postgraduate School in Radiodiagnostics, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.S.); (C.L.); (S.C.)
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- Postgraduate School in Radiodiagnostics, Università degli Studi di Milano, 20122 Milan, Italy; (L.S.); (C.L.); (S.C.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Circolo Hospital and Macchi Foundation, Insubria University, 21100 Varese, Italy; (F.P.); (M.V.)
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- Interventional Radiology Fellowship, Fondazione IRCCS Cà Granda, Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, 20122 Milan, Italy;
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Foundation IRCCS Cà Granda–Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Francesco Sforza, 35, 20122 Milan, Italy; (P.B.); (A.M.I.); (G.C.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Circolo Hospital and Macchi Foundation, Insubria University, 21100 Varese, Italy; (F.P.); (M.V.)
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Foundation IRCCS Cà Granda–Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Via Francesco Sforza, 35, 20122 Milan, Italy; (P.B.); (A.M.I.); (G.C.)
- School of Radiology, Università Degli Studi di Milano, Via Festa del Perdono, 7, 20122 Milan, Italy
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Yang Y, Ma J, Peng Z, Zhou X, Du N, Zhang W, Yan Z. Pneumothorax and pulmonary hemorrhage after C-arm cone-beam computed tomography-guided percutaneous transthoracic lung biopsy: incidence, clinical significance, and correlation. BMC Pulm Med 2024; 24:33. [PMID: 38218792 PMCID: PMC10787482 DOI: 10.1186/s12890-023-02822-9] [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: 06/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to assess the incidence and clinical significance of pneumothorax (PTX) and pulmonary hemorrhage (PH) after percutaneous transthoracic lung biopsy (PTLB) guided by C-arm cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Furthermore, this study aimed to examine the relationships between PTX and PH with demographics, clinical characteristics, imaging, and PTLB parameters. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on 192 patients who underwent PTLB at our hospital between January 2019 and October 2022. Incidences of PTX and PH were recorded. PTX was considered clinically significant if treated with chest tube insertion (CTI), and PH if treated with bronchoscopes or endovascular treatments. The various factors on PTX and PH were analyzed using the Chi-squared test and Student t-test. Logistic regression analyses were then used to determine these factors on the correlation to develop PTX and PH. RESULTS PTX occurred in 67/192 cases (34.9%); CTI was required in 5/67 (7.5%). PH occurred in 63/192 cases (32.8%) and none of these cases required bronchoscopes or endovascular treatments. Lesion diameter (ORPTX = 0.822; ORPH = 0.785), presence of pulmonary emphysema (ORPH = 2.148), the number of samples (ORPH = 1.834), the use of gelfoam (ORPTX = 0.474; ORPH = 0.341) and ablation (ORPTX = 2.351; ORPH = 3.443) showed statistically significant correlation to PTX and PH. CONCLUSIONS CBCT-guided PTLB is a safe and effective method for performing lung biopsies. The use of gelfoam has been shown to reduce the occurrence of PTX and PH. However, caution should be exercised when combining radiofrequency ablation with PTLB, as it may increase the risk of PTX and PH.
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- Yanjie Yang
- Department of Interventional Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
- Shanghai Institute of Medical Imaging, Shanghai, China.
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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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Xu S, He L, Qi J, Kong FL, Bie ZX, Li YM, Wang Z, Li XG. Percutaneous core-needle biopsy before and immediately after coaxial microwave ablation in solid non-small cell lung cancer: the comparison of genomic testing from specimens. Cancer Imaging 2023; 23:93. [PMID: 37789413 PMCID: PMC10548670 DOI: 10.1186/s40644-023-00610-6] [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: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To compare the genomic testing based on specimens obtained from percutaneous core-needle biopsy (CNB) before and immediately after coaxial microwave ablation (MWA) in solid non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), and to investigate the diagnostic performance of CNB immediately after coaxial MWA in solid NSCLC. METHODS Coaxial MWA and CNB were performed for NSCLC patients, with a power of 30 or 40 watts (W) in MWA between the pre- and post-ablation CNB, followed by continuous ablation after the second CNB on demand. The paired specimens derived from the same patient were compared for pathological diagnosis and genomic testing. DNA/RNA extracted from the paired specimens were also compared. RESULTS A total of 33 NSCLC patients with solid lesions were included. There were two patients (6.1%) without atypical cells and three patients (9.1%) who had the technical failure of genomic testing in post-ablation CNB. The concordance rate of pathological diagnosis between the twice CNB was 93.9% (kappa = 0.852), while that of genomic testing was 90.9% (kappa = 0.891). For the comparisons of DNA/RNA extracted from pre- and post-ablation CNB in 30 patients, no significant difference was found when the MWA between twice CNB has a power of 30 or 40 W and ablation time within five minutes (P = 0.174). CONCLUSIONS If the pre-ablation CNB presented with a high risk of pneumothorax or hemorrhage, the post-ablation CNB could be performed to achieve accurate pathological diagnosis and genomic testing and the maximum effect of ablation, which might allow for the diagnosis of genomic testing in 90.9% of solid NSCLC.
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- Sheng Xu
- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No.1 Da Hua Road, Dong Dan, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No.1 Da Hua Road, Dong Dan, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Neurology, Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital, Capital Medical University, 100020, Beijing, China
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- Department of Radiology, Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, 250063, Shandong, Jinan, 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 Da Hua Road, Dong Dan, 100730, 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, No.1 Da Hua Road, Dong Dan, 100730, Beijing, China
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- Department of Pathology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, No.1 Da Hua Road, Dong Dan, 100730, 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, No.1 Da Hua Road, Dong Dan, 100730, Beijing, China.
- Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, 9 Dongdansantiao Street, Dongcheng District, 100730, Beijing, China.
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Zhu S, Li J, Guan W, Li H, Fan W, Wu D, Zheng L. Clinical application of radiofrequency ablation-assisted coaxial trocar biopsies for pulmonary nodules at a high risk of bleeding. J Cancer Res Ther 2023; 19:972-977. [PMID: 37675725 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_2193_22] [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: 09/08/2023]
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Context The purpose of this study was to assess computed tomography (CT)-guided puncture biopsy of pulmonary nodules at a high risk of bleeding. First, a coaxial trocar technique was used to radiofrequency ablate small blood vessels in the puncture area, followed by a biopsy of the pulmonary nodule. Aim This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of this procedure. Methods In this retrospective research, we assessed the relevant data of 45 patients who had undergone needle biopsy of pulmonary nodules at a high risk of bleeding. Twenty-five of these patients had CT-guided coaxial radiofrequency ablation (RFA)-assisted biopsy (group A). The remaining 20 had undergone conventional CT-guided needle biopsy (group B). We equated the technical success rate and the incidence of complications such as bleeding, pneumothorax, and pain in the two groups of needle biopsies. Results Both groups had a 100% success rate with puncture biopsy. The incidences of pneumothorax in groups A and B were 10% (2/20) and 24% (6/25), respectively; this difference is not significant (P > 0.050). The rates of bleeding in groups A and B were 10% (2/20) and 44% (11/25), respectively, and the rates of pain were 30% (6/20) and 60% (15/25), both of which were statistically significant (P = 0.030; P = 0.045, respectively). Conclusions CT-guided coaxial trocar technique for RFA-assisted biopsy of pulmonary nodules at a high risk of bleeding is effective and safe and can significantly reduce the risk of biopsy-induced pulmonary hemorrhage.
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- Shidi Zhu
- Department of Minimal-Invasive Intervention, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Minimal-Invasive Intervention, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Minimal-Invasive Intervention, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Minimal-Invasive Intervention, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Minimally Invasive Interventional Radiology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Collaborative Innovation Cancer for Cancer Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Minimal-Invasive Intervention, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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- Department of Minimal-Invasive Intervention, The Affiliated Cancer Hospital of Zhengzhou University and Henan Cancer Hospital, Zhengzhou, China
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A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Patient Survival and Disease Recurrence Following Percutaneous Ablation of Pulmonary Metastasis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2022; 45:1102-1113. [PMID: 35355094 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-022-03116-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pulmonary metastasectomy has been widely adopted in the treatment of metastatic disease. In recent years image guided ablation has seen increased use in the treatment of thoracic malignancies. The objective of this study was to evaluate oncological outcomes following percutaneous ablation (PA) of pulmonary metastasis. METHODS A comprehensive search of the PubMed, MEDLINE and EMBASE databases from January 2000 to August 2021 was performed to identify studies evaluating patient survival following ablation of lung metastasis. Pooled outcomes have been presented with a random effects model to assess primary outcomes of overall survival, progression free survival and 1-year local control. Secondary outcomes included procedural mortality, major complications, and the incidence of pneumothorax. RESULTS A total of 24 studies were identified. The pooled median overall survival was 5.13 [95% confidence interval (CI): 4.37-6.84] years, and the 1-, 3-, 5-year progression free survival rates were 53%, 26% and 20% respectively. The 1-year local control rate was 91% (95%CI: 86-95%). Periprocedural mortality was rare (0%; 95%CI: 0-1%), as were major complications excluding pneumothorax (1%; 95%CI: 1-2%). Pneumothorax developed in 44% of ablation sessions, although only half of these required chest tube placement. Most patients were able to be discharged day one post-procedurally. CONCLUSION PA demonstrates high overall, progression free and local tumour survival in patients with lung metastasis. Complications and mortality are also rare. Consideration of its use should be made in a tumour board meeting in conjunction with surgical and radiotherapy perspectives for targeted local control of metastases.
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Biopsy and Margins Optimize Outcomes after Thermal Ablation of Colorectal Liver Metastases. Cancers (Basel) 2022; 14:cancers14030693. [PMID: 35158963 PMCID: PMC8833800 DOI: 10.3390/cancers14030693] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2021] [Revised: 01/14/2022] [Accepted: 01/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Thermal ablation (TA) is a non-surgical treatment of cancer that has been used with success in the treatment of colorectal liver metastases (CLM). TA consists of burning the cancer and a rim of surrounding tissue (margin) with a special needle placed in the tumor under image guidance. Despite the technological evolution of TA, tumor progression/recurrence rates remain higher than expected. We present a method that combines tissue and imaging tests performed immediately after ablation to determine whether there is complete tumor destruction or remaining live cancer cells that can cause tumor progression/recurrence. This information can provide guidance for additional treatments for patients with evidence of residual cancer, i.e.,: additional TA at the same or subsequent sitting, or additional chemotherapy and short-interval imaging follow-up to detect recurrence. The presented method proposes a clinical practice paradigm change that can improve clinical outcomes in a large population of patients with CLM treated by TA. Abstract Background: Thermal ablation is a definitive local treatment for selected colorectal liver metastases (CLM) that can be ablated with adequate margins. A critical limitation has been local tumor progression (LTP). Methods: This prospective, single-group, phase 2 study enrolled patients with CLM < 5 cm in maximum diameter, at a tertiary cancer center between November 2009 and February 2019. Biopsy of the ablation zone center and margin was performed immediately after ablation. Viable tumor in tissue biopsy and ablation margins < 5 mm were assessed as predictors of 12-month LTP. Results: We enrolled 107 patients with 182 CLMs. Mean tumor size was 2.0 (range, 0.6–4.6) cm. Microwave ablation was used in 51% and radiofrequency ablation in 49% of tumors. The 12- and 24-month cumulative incidence of LTP was 22% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 17, 29) and 29% (95% CI: 23, 36), respectively. LTP at 12 months was 7% (95% CI: 3, 14) for the biopsy tumor-negative ablation zone with margins ≥ 5 mm vs. 63% (95% CI: 35, 85) for the biopsy-positive ablation zone with margins < 5 mm (p < 0.001). Conclusions: Biopsy-proven complete tumor ablation with margins of at least 5 mm achieves optimal local tumor control for CLM, regardless of the ablation modality used.
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Kong F, Bie Z, Li Y, Li B, Guo R, Wang C, Peng J, Xu S, Li X. Synchronous microwave ablation followed by core-needle biopsy via a coaxial cannula for highly suspected malignant lung ground-glass opacities: A single-center, single-arm retrospective study. Thorac Cancer 2021; 12:3216-3222. [PMID: 34672102 PMCID: PMC8636204 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.14189] [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: 09/05/2021] [Revised: 09/26/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to retrospectively explore the safety and feasibility of computed tomography (CT)‐guided synchronous microwave ablation (MWA) followed by core‐needle biopsy (CNB) via a coaxial cannula for highly suspected malignant lung ground‐glass opacities (GGOs). Methods The clinical data of 66 patients (66 GGOs) treated with CT‐guided synchronous MWA followed by CNB via a coaxial cannula from January 2019 to January 2021 were included in this study. The technical success rate, curative effect, and complications were evaluated. Results Technical success rates were 100%. The pneumothorax rate was 36.4% (24/66). 72.7% (48/66) patients had the bronchopulmonary hemorrhage, 81.3% of hemorrhage was attributable to CNB. 24.2% (16/66) patients had varying degrees of pleural effusion. The pathological results were adenocarcinomas (n = 44), atypical adenomatous hyperplasia (n = 2), chronic inflammation (n = 3) and indeterminate pathological diagnosis (n = 17) with a 69.7% (46/66) positive diagnosis rate. The therapeutic response rate was 100.0% (66/66). Conclusions Synchronous MWA followed by CNB via a coaxial cannula has a satisfactory ablation effectiveness and an acceptable biopsy positive rate, which is an alternative treatment for highly suspected malignant GGOs.
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- FanLei Kong
- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology; Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medicine Sciences, Beijing, China.,Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, 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 Medicine 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 Medicine 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 Medicine 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 Medicine 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 Medicine 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 Medicine Sciences, Beijing, China.,Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, 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 Medicine Sciences, Beijing, China.,Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, 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 Medicine Sciences, Beijing, China.,Graduate School of Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Beijing, China
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Chi J, Ding M, Wang Z, Hu H, Shi Y, Cui D, Zhao X, Zhai B. Pathologic Diagnosis and Genetic Analysis of Sequential Biopsy Following Coaxial Low-Power Microwave Thermal Coagulation For Pulmonary Ground-Glass Opacity Nodules. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2021; 44:1204-1213. [PMID: 33825064 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-02782-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/23/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and diagnostic performance of sequential core-needle biopsy (CNB) technique following coaxial low-power microwave thermal coagulation (MTC) for ground-glass opacity (GGO) nodules. MATERIALS AND METHODS From December 2017 to July 2019, a total of 32 GGOs (with diameter of 12 ± 4 mm) in 31 patients received two times of CNBs, both prior to and immediately after MTC at a power of 20 watts. The frequency and type of complications associated with CNBs were examined. The pathologic diagnosis and genetic analysis were performed for specimens obtained from the two types of biopsy. RESULTS The technical success rates of pre- and post-MTC CNBs were 94% and 100%, respectively. The complication rate was significantly lower with post-MTC CNB as compared to pre-MTC CNB (42% versus 97%, p < 0.001). Larger amount of specimens could be obtained by post-MTC CNB. The pathological diagnosis rate of post-MTC CNB was significantly higher than that of pre-MTC CNB (100% versus 75%, p = 0.008), whereas the success rates of genetic analysis were comparable between the two groups (100% versus 84%, p = 0.063). Regular ablation could be further performed after post-MTC CNB to achieve local tumor control. CONCLUSION Sequential biopsy following coaxial low-power MTC can reduce the risk of complications and provide high-quality specimens for pulmonary GGOs. Combining this technique with standard ablation allows for simultaneous diagnosis and treatment within a single procedure.
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- Jiachang Chi
- Department of Interventional Oncology, School of Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 160# Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Interventional Oncology, School of Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 160# Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Interventional Oncology, School of Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 160# Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Interventional Oncology, School of Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 160# Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Interventional Oncology, School of Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 160# Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Interventional Oncology, School of Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 160# Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, School of Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Interventional Oncology, School of Medicine, Renji Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University, 160# Pujian Road, Shanghai, 200127, China.
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Role of Thermal Ablation in Colorectal Cancer Lung Metastases. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13040908. [PMID: 33671510 PMCID: PMC7927065 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13040908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2021] [Revised: 02/13/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Simple Summary For a long time, surgery has been the only local treatment for pulmonary metastases. Percutaneous thermal ablation appeared in the early 2000s as a minimally invasive alternative technique to surgery for patients who were not eligible for surgery or wanted to preserve quality of life. In this review, we discuss the role of thermal ablation in the management of lung metastases of colorectal cancer, and present the main results of the literature concerning oncological outcomes (local tumor control, survival) based on 12 relevant original studies each involving a minimum of 50 patients, with a minimal follow-up of 12 months. Abstract Background: Consensus guidelines of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) (2016) provided recommendations for the management of lung metastases. Thermal ablation appears as a tool in the management of these secondary pulmonary lesions, in the same manner as surgical resection or stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR). Methods: Indications, technical considerations, oncological outcomes such as survival (OS) or local control (LC), prognostic factors and complications of thermal ablation in colorectal cancer lung metastases were reviewed and put into perspective with results of surgery and SABR. Results: LC rates varied from 62 to 91%, with size of the metastasis (<2 cm), proximity to the bronchi or vessels, and size of ablation margins (>5 mm) as predictive factors of LC. Median OS varied between 33 and 68 months. Pulmonary free disease interval <12 months, positive carcinoembryonic antigen, absence of neoadjuvant chemotherapy and uncontrolled extra-pulmonary metastases were poor prognostic factors for OS. While chest drainage for less than 48 h was required in 13 to 47% of treatments, major complications were rare. Conclusions: Thermal ablation of a selected subpopulation of patients with colorectal cancer lung metastases is safe and can provide excellent LC and delay systemic chemotherapy.
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Kong F, Wang C, Li Y, Li X. Advances in study of the sequence of lung tumor biopsy and thermal ablation. Thorac Cancer 2020; 12:279-286. [PMID: 33372418 PMCID: PMC7862791 DOI: 10.1111/1759-7714.13795] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Revised: 12/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Percutaneous thermal ablation is an important treatment for lung cancer and is widely used in hospitals. Puncture biopsy is generally required for pathological diagnosis before or after thermal ablation. Pathological diagnosis provides both evidence of benign and malignant lesions for ablation therapy and is of important significance for the next step in disease management. Furthermore, the sequence of ablation and biopsy affects the accuracy of pathological diagnosis, the complete ablation rate of thermal ablation, and incidence of surgery‐related complications. Ultimately, it may affect the patient's benefit from local treatment. This article reviews the research progress of traditional asynchronous biopsy followed by ablation, the emerging methods of synchronous biopsy followed by ablation, and synchronous ablation followed by biopsy in the last decade. Key points The sequence of ablation and biopsy affects the accuracy of pathological diagnosis, the complete ablation rate of thermal ablation, and the incidence of surgical‐related complications. This article reviewed the recent 10 years' literature on the surgical sequence of biopsy and ablation for lung tumors, the advantages, disadvantages and indications of different orders were analyzed.
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- Fanlei Kong
- Department of Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Institute of Geriatric Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medicine Sciences, Beijing, China.,Graduate School of Perking 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 Medicine Sciences, Beijing, China.,Graduate School of Perking 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 Medicine Sciences, Beijing, China.,Graduate School of Perking 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 Medicine Sciences, Beijing, China.,Graduate School of Perking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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de Baère T. Another Brick in the Wall: Further Evidence Supporting the Efficacy of Thermal Ablation. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2020; 43:1908-1909. [PMID: 32995938 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-020-02650-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2020] [Accepted: 09/10/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Long-Term Outcomes in Percutaneous Radiofrequency Ablation for Histologically Proven Colorectal Lung Metastasis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2020; 43:1900-1907. [PMID: 32812121 PMCID: PMC7649179 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-020-02623-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Introduction To evaluate the long-term outcome of image-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) when treating histologically confirmed colorectal lung metastasis in terms of overall survival (OS), progression-free survival (PFS) and local tumour control (LTC). Materials and Methods Retrospective single-centre study. Consecutive RFA treatments of histologically proven lung colorectal metastases between 01/01/2008 and 31/12/14. The primary outcome was patient survival (OS and PFS). Secondary outcomes were local tumour progression (LTP) and complications. Prognostic factors associated with OS/ PFS were determined by univariate and multivariate analyses. Results Sixty patients (39 males: 21 females; median age 69 years) and 125 colorectal lung metastases were treated. Eighty percent (n = 48) also underwent lung surgery for lung metastases. Mean metastasis size (cm) was 1.4 ± 0.6 (range 0.3–4.0). Median number of RFA sessions was 1 (1–4). During follow-up (median 45.5 months), 45 patients died (75%). The estimated OS and PFS survival rates at 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 years were 96.7%, 74.7%, 44.1%, 27.5%, 16.3% (median OS, 52 months) and 66.7%, 31.2%, 25.9%, 21.2% and 5.9% (median PFS, 19 months). The LTC rate was 90% with 6 patients developing LTP with 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-year LTP rates of 3.3%, 8.3%, 10.0% and 10.0%. Progression-free interval < 1 year (P = 0.002, HR = 0.375) and total number of pulmonary metastases (≥ 3) treated (P = 0.037, HR = 0.480) were independent negative prognostic factors. Thirty-day mortality rate was 0% with no intra-procedural deaths.
Conclusion The long-term OS and PFS following RFA for the treatment of histologically confirmed colorectal lung metastases demonstrate comparable oncological durability to surgery. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1007/s00270-020-02623-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Li X, Ye X. Computed tomography-guided percutaneous core-needle biopsy after thermal ablation for lung ground-glass opacities: Is the method sound? J Cancer Res Ther 2020; 15:1427-1429. [PMID: 31939419 DOI: 10.4103/jcrt.jcrt_926_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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- Xiaoguang Li
- Minimally Invasive Tumor Therapies Center, Beijing Hospital; National Geriatric Medical Center, Beijing, China
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- Department of Oncology, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Najafi A, Baere TD, Madani K, Al-Ahmar M, Roux C, Delpla A, Deschamps F, Tselikas L. Lung Ablation - How I Do It. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol 2020; 23:100673. [PMID: 32591189 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvir.2020.100673] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Interventional oncology and the value of thermal ablation of small tumors is increasingly recognized by the oncological community. Primary lung cancers and lung metastases have been one of the most researched applications of percutaneous ablation and as interventional oncologists gain more experience and confidence, it is becoming a more effective treatment with expanding indications. Importantly, the current literature does not demonstrate major differences in survival between ablation, sublobar resection, and stereotactic body radiation. The advantages of percutaneous ablation over other local therapies like surgery or SBRT are significantly lower morbidity, mortality, and repeatability of treatments. The focus of this essay is to highlight technical and procedural aspects of lung ablation as well as management and follow-up in a practical fashion.
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Lavaud P, Besse B, de Baere T, Deschamps F, Mussot S, Le Pechoux C, Caramella C, Mercier O, Mezquitta L, Botticella A, Pradere P, Adam J, Planchard D, Tselikas L. Focus on Recommendations for the Management of Non-small Cell Lung Cancer. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2019; 42:1230-1239. [PMID: 31062067 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-019-02222-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/25/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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- Pernelle Lavaud
- Cancer Medicine Department, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Cancer Medicine Department, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
- Faculté de médecine, Paris Sud, Paris Saclay, Orsay, France
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- Faculté de médecine, Paris Sud, Paris Saclay, Orsay, France
- Interventional Radiology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Thoracic Surgery, Hopital Marie Lannelongue, Le Plessis Robinson, France
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- Thoracic Surgery, Hopital Marie Lannelongue, Le Plessis Robinson, France
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- Cancer Medicine Department, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Pneumology, Hopital Marie Lannelongue, Le Plessis Robinson, France
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- Pathology Department, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Cancer Medicine Department, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
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- Interventional Radiology, Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France.
- Laboratory of Translational Research in Immunology (LRTI), INSERM U1015, Villejuif, France.
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Hasegawa T, Kondo C, Sato Y, Inaba Y, Yamaura H, Kato M, Murata S, Onoda Y, Kuroda H, Sakao Y, Yatabe Y. Pathologic Diagnosis and Genetic Analysis of a Lung Tumor Needle Biopsy Specimen Obtained Immediately After Radiofrequency Ablation. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2017; 41:594-602. [PMID: 29164309 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-017-1845-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Accepted: 11/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the possibility of pathologic diagnosis and genetic analysis of percutaneous core-needle biopsy (CNB) lung tumor specimens obtained immediately after radiofrequency ablation (RFA). MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients who underwent CNB of lung tumors immediately after RFA from May 2013 to May 2016 were analyzed. There were 19 patients (8 men and 11 women; median age, 69 years; range, 52-88 years) and 19 lung tumors measuring 0.5-2.6 cm (median, 1.6 cm). Thirteen tumors were solid, and 6 were predominantly ground-glass opacity (GGO) on computed tomography. All specimens were pathologically examined using hematoxylin and eosin (H&E) staining and additional immunostaining, as necessary. The specimens were analyzed for EGFR and KRAS genetic mutations. The safety and technical success rate of the procedure and the possibility of pathologic diagnosis and genetic mutation analysis were evaluated. RESULTS Major and minor complication rates were 11% (2/19) and 53% (10/19), respectively. Tumor cells were successfully obtained in 16 cases (84%, 16/19), and technical success rate was significantly lower for GGO-dominant tumors (50%, 3/6) compared with solid lesions (100%, 13/13, p = 0.02). Pathologic diagnosis was possible in 79% (15/19) of cases based on H&E staining alone (n = 12) and with additional immunostaining (n = 3). Although atypical cells were obtained, pathologic diagnosis could not be achieved in 1 case (5%, 1/19). Both EGFR and KRAS mutations could be analyzed in 74% (14/19) of the specimens. CONCLUSION Pathologic diagnosis and genetic analysis could be performed even for lung tumor specimens obtained immediately after RFA.
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- Takaaki Hasegawa
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Chikusa-ku Kanokoden, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan.
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Diagnosis, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Chikusa-ku Kanokoden, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Chikusa-ku Kanokoden, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Chikusa-ku Kanokoden, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Chikusa-ku Kanokoden, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Chikusa-ku Kanokoden, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Chikusa-ku Kanokoden, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Chikusa-ku Kanokoden, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Chikusa-ku Kanokoden, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Chikusa-ku Kanokoden, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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- Department of Pathology and Molecular Diagnosis, Aichi Cancer Center Hospital, 1-1 Chikusa-ku Kanokoden, Nagoya, Aichi, 464-8681, Japan
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