An image fusion system for estimating the therapeutic effects of radiofrequency ablation on hepatocellular carcinoma

Radiology and Oncology

Nobuyuki Toshikuni¹  Yasuhiro Matsue²  Nobuhiko Hayashi²  Kazuaki Ozaki²  Mutsumi Tsuchishima²  Kaho Yamada²  Mikihiro Tsutsumi² 

[1] Corresponding authorDepartment of Hepatology, Kanazawa Medical University, Uchinada, Ishikawa, Japan;Department of Hepatology, Kanazawa Medical University, Uchinada, Ishikawa, JapanOther articles by this author:

关键词: image fusion;    hepatocellular carcinoma;    radiofrequency ablation;   

DOI  :  10.1515/raon-2017-0028

学科分类：肿瘤学

来源: Onkoloski Institut Ljubljana / Institute of Oncology Ljubljana

【 摘 要 】

BackgroundDuring ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), high echoic areas due to RFA-induced microbubbles can help calculate the extent of ablation. However, these areas also decrease visualization of target tumors, making it difficult to assess whether they completely cover the tumors. To estimate the effects of RFA more precisely, we used an image fusion system (IFS).

【 授权许可】

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