Intra-procedural CT control versus ultrasound only in ultrasound-guided thermal ablation of colorectal liver metastases: a single-centre cohort study - Scorecard - MDSpire
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Intra-procedural CT control versus ultrasound only in ultrasound-guided thermal ablation of colorectal liver metastases: a single-centre cohort study
Clinical Scorecard: Comparative Analysis of Intra-procedural CT Guidance versus Ultrasound Alone in Thermal Ablation for Colorectal Liver Metastases: A Single-Center Cohort Investigation
At a Glance
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Condition
Key Mechanisms
Thermal ablation using ultrasound (US) and computed tomography (CT) guidance, emphasizing the comparative effectiveness.
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Local tumor progression (LTP) rates after ablation vary from 12 to 54%, influenced by imaging guidance.
CT guidance improves margin confirmation compared to visual assessment, particularly in challenging cases.
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Patient & Prescribing Data
Ablation chosen for small or deeply located tumors, frail patients, or technically challenging resections, with specific criteria outlined.
Clinical Best Practices
Aim for a minimum ablation margin of 5 mm, ideally 10 mm, supported by recent studies.
Use image fusion with recent CT or MRI for enhanced lesion localization, as per current best practices.
Perform CEUS control to assess the ablation zone post-treatment, referencing relevant clinical guidelines.
