Abstract
The majority of complications following microwave ablation (MWA) of lung tumours are immediately evident, however, delayed complications do occasionally occur. The radiologist plays a major role in identifying and in guiding the management of these complications. This pictorial essay explores the imaging appejmironce of several potentially life-threatening delayed complications of pulmonary MWA.
Keywords:
complication; delayed; lung tumour; microwave ablation.
© 2019 The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists.
MeSH terms
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Ablation Techniques / adverse effects*
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Ablation Techniques / methods*
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Fractures, Bone / diagnostic imaging
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Fractures, Bone / etiology
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Fractures, Bone / therapy
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Hemorrhage / diagnostic imaging
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Hemorrhage / etiology
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Hemorrhage / therapy
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Humans
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Hydropneumothorax / diagnostic imaging
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Hydropneumothorax / etiology
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Hydropneumothorax / therapy
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Lung / diagnostic imaging
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Lung / surgery
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Lung Neoplasms / surgery*
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Microwaves
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Pleural Effusion
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Positron-Emission Tomography / methods
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Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging*
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Postoperative Complications / therapy
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Ribs / diagnostic imaging
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Ribs / injuries
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods