Computed tomography-guided cryoablation in treating adrenal metastases: a retrospective single-center study
PURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness and safety of computed tomography (CT)-guided cryoablation for treating adrenal metastases (AMs). METHODS: This study included 12 patients treated with 13 CT-guided cryoablation procedures for AMs between 2016 and 2020. Patients were selected based on specific c...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Publishing House
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.dirjournal.org/articles/computed-tomography-guided-cryoablation-in-treating-adrenal-metastases-a-retrospective-single-center-study/doi/dir.2024.242956 |
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| Summary: | PURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness and safety of computed tomography (CT)-guided cryoablation for treating adrenal metastases (AMs).
METHODS: This study included 12 patients treated with 13 CT-guided cryoablation procedures for AMs between 2016 and 2020. Patients were selected based on specific criteria, including tumor size ≤5 cm and suitability for surgery. Procedures were performed by expert radiologists, with comprehensive monitoring for complications and regular post-treatment evaluations.
RESULTS: The primary technical success rate was 91.7%, with a secondary success rate of 100% following repeat procedures. Over an 8–24-month follow-up period, local tumor recurrence was observed in 16.7% of patients, and systemic progression occurred in five (41.6%) patients. The average overall survival duration was 26.4 ± 5.6 months.
CONCLUSION: CT-guided cryoablation is a feasible and effective treatment option for AMs, demonstrating high technical success rates and manageable complications.
CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: This study highlights CT-guided cryoablation as a promising treatment for AMs, offering a minimally invasive alternative to surgery with good local control and safety profile. Further research, including multi-center studies, is needed to confirm these findings. |
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| ISSN: | 1305-3825 1305-3612 |