XXXX : percutaneous radio-frequency ablation.

@entity1 @entity158 @entity10545
PURPOSE: To evaluate a percutaneous technique for in situ destruction of @entity10545 . MATERIALS AND METHODS: Radio-frequency ablation was performed in 18 @entity1 with @entity10545 (17 male, one female; age range, 8-42 years). Diagnosis was established by means of clinical and radiographic features and confirmed by means of needle biopsy findings. No attempt was made to remove the lesion. A small radio-frequency electrode introduced into the lesion through the biopsy track was used to produce thermal necrosis of a 1-cm sphere of tissue. RESULTS: Symptoms were completely relieved in 16 (89%) of 18 @entity1 . In one @entity1 , a second procedure was required for @entity158 relief. All but two @entity1 underwent treatment as outpatients: These two were hospitalized for 1 night only. All @entity1 resumed normal daily activities immediately. No casts or external supports were required; there were no complications. Twelve @entity1 were followed up for more than 1 year. There were no recurrences CONCLUSION: Radio-frequency ablation of @entity10545 is a promising alternative to surgery in selected @entity1 .
