Hydrochloric acid‐enhanced radiofrequency ablation for treating a large hepatocellular carcinoma with spontaneous rapture: a case report. Issue 1 (7th January 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Huang, Jin‐Hua; Morelli, John N.; Ai, Fei; Zou, Ru‐Hai; Gu, Yang‐Kui; Gao, Fei; Zhang, Tian‐Qi; Yao, Wang; Jiang, Xiong‐Ying; Zhang, Yan‐Yang
• Is Part Of: Cancer communications. Volume 36:Issue 1(2017)
• Page Start: 1
• Page End: 6
• Publication Date: 2017-01-07
• Subjects: Hydrochloric acid -- Radiofrequency ablation -- Spontaneous rupture -- Hepatocellular carcinoma; Cancer -- Periodicals; Neoplasms; Electronic journals; Periodical; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.994005
• DOI: 10.1186/s40880-016-0161-8
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2523-3548

Abstract

Abstract: Background: A ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is often fatal. In addition to surgery and transarterial embolization, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) might be another option for treating a ruptured HCC. Unfortunately, conventional RFA has a limited ablation zone; as such, it is rarely used to treat ruptured tumors. Case presentation: This case was a 60‐year‐old man who had a large, ruptured HCC in which hydrochloric acid (HCl)‐enhanced RFA successfully controlled the bleeding and made the tumor completely necrotic. Conclusion: Considering the effectiveness of HCl‐enhanced RFA in achieving hemostasis and tumor ablation, it might be a new option for treating large, ruptured HCCs.