Radiofrequency induced thermotherapy: an alternative palliative treatment modality in XXXX .

@entity1 @entity135 @entity5 @entity2347 @entity189 @entity320 @entity5772
Bipolar radiofrequency induced thermotherapy (RFITT) is a minimally invasive electrosurgical technique characterized by a precise controllable effect in the tissue. It has demonstrable efficacy, safety and reproducibility in the management of solid @entity5 . Our aim was to assess the morbidity and efficacy of RFITT as a palliative treatment of @entity135 . Prospective, non-randomized case series and analysis. After evaluation by the multidisciplinary Head and Neck Tumour Board at Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland, 12 consecutive @entity1 with a @entity135 without curative treatment possibilities were enrolled into the study. Five @entity1 had @entity189 , one had an unknown primary @entity5 growing through the skin on the neck, two had a recurrent @entity320 originating from the maxillary sinuses, one had a @entity5772 , two had @entity189 , and one had a recurrent @entity2347 of the parotid gland. RFITT was performed with a CelonLabPrecision generator using appropriate electrodes. The treatment was administered under local or general anaesthesia. The subjective morbidity of the treatment was evaluated. The response to the treatment was assessed clinically and with radiological imaging when feasible. All but two of the @entity1 received palliation to their disease. RFITT induced clinically a partial response in ten @entity1 , and there were radiological detectable changes. There were no treatment related complications, and the @entity1 tolerated the treatment well. RFITT in @entity135 @entity1 is easy to perform, well tolerated, and induces @entity5 mass. Continuous evaluation of RFITT treatment modality is warranted in selected palliative care @entity1 .
