Language
English
Publication Date
4-1-2024
Journal
Radiology Case Reports
DOI
10.1016/j.radcr.2024.01.038
PMID
38327554
PMCID
PMC10847831
PubMedCentral® Posted Date
2-3-2024
PubMedCentral® Full Text Version
Post-print
Abstract
Colorectal cancer, a leading cause of cancer-related deaths, often results in liver metastases, with about half of patients affected. For those ineligibles for surgery, percutaneous microwave ablation (MWA) offers a viable alternative. Conventionally, visualizing liver lesions prior to MWA demands significant IV contrast, often needing repeated sessions. We introduce a technique using minimal IV contrast to treat multiple metastatic lesions simultaneously. A case of a 47-year-old male with stage 4 colorectal adenocarcinoma and multiple liver metastases is presented. Instead of the typical 100-150 cc of IV contrast, our method used just 25 cc, successfully ablating 6 hepatic metastases in 1 session. This approach not only reduces contrast volume but also optimizes treatment efficiency.
Keywords
Microwave ablation, Portal vein access, Hepatic metastasis
Published Open-Access
yes
Recommended Citation
Kelly Trinh, Muhammad Hamza Shamim, and Mohammad Ghasemi-Rad, "Less Contrast, More Clarity, Innovative Visualization Technique for Management of Multiple Colorectal Liver Metastases Using Microwave Ablation Through a Portal Venous Acces" (2024). Faculty and Staff Publications. 3784.
https://digitalcommons.library.tmc.edu/baylor_docs/3784