Saline-infused bipolar radiofrequency ablation of high-risk spinal and paraspinal neoplasms

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2006 May;186(5 Suppl):S322-6. doi: 10.2214/AJR.05.0265.

Abstract

Objective: We present three cases of symptomatic high-risk metastases involving the vertebral body treated using infused bipolar radiofrequency ablation either alone or in combination with vertebroplasty.

Conclusion: In our experience, the bipolar technique can reduce the risk of spinal cord damage in radiofrequency ablation of lesions within 1 cm of neural structures and involving paravertebral soft tissue.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Catheter Ablation / methods*
  • Humans
  • Lumbar Vertebrae*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Risk Factors
  • Sodium Chloride / administration & dosage*
  • Spinal Neoplasms / secondary
  • Spinal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Thoracic Vertebrae*

Substances

  • Sodium Chloride