Case Report: Endoscopic radiofrequency ablation with radial-EBUS and ROSE

Abstract

BackgroundSingle pulmonary nodules are a common issue in everyday clinical practice. Currently, there are navigation systems with radial-endobronchial ultrasound and electromagnetic navigation for obtaining biopsies. Moreover, rapid on-site evaluation can be used for a quick assessment. These small lesions, even when they do not have any clinically significant information with positron emission tomography, are important to investigate.Case descriptionRadiofrequency and microwave ablation have been evaluated as local treatment techniques. These techniques can be used as therapy for a patient population that cannot be operated on. Currently, one verified operating system is used for endoscopic radiofrequency ablation through the working channel of a bronchoscope.ConclusionIn our case, a new system was used to perform radiofrequency ablation with long-term follow-up.

Ablation for Single Pulmonary Nodules, Primary or Metastatic. Εndobronchial Ablation Systems or Percutaneous

“…We already have sufficient data that demonstrate the synergistic effect of ablation systems with the co-administration of drugs and this will be the future direction for research in the field of local treatment 15 , 60 - 62 . Moreover; our group has evaluated a radiofrequency ablation catheter for vessels from Covidien in order to treat small malignant pulmonary nodules 63 , 64 . This catheter with minor adjustments such as the addition of a spick tip can be better inserted in pulmonary lesion.…”