Journal of Liver Cancer

Case Report

A Case of Ileus Arising after Radiofrequency Ablation for the Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Jeong Won Jang, Si Hyun Bae, Jong Young Choi, Seung Kew Yoon, Young Jun Lee, Jae Young Byun; Journal of the Korean Liver Cancer Study Group. 2005;5(1):57-59. Published online June 30, 2005

Abstract PDF: Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) was introduced as a local therapeutic approach for a variety of malignant diseases. This modality has been reported to be one of the most feasible image-guided techniques, which can even cure a small cancer with one session of ablation. Although this technique is generally considered safe, adverse events attributable to the procedure have often been reported. Recently, we experienced a case of ileus arising acutely after the completion of RFA in the treatment of a small HCC. Until now, reports on the occurrence of ileus after RFA are almost lacking. In this rare case, we discussed the possible cause of the adverse event with a brief review of relevant literatures.

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