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Cementoplasty to cryoablation: review and current status
Jin Rong Tan1, Yet Yen Yan2, Adnan Sheikh3
1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore Health Service (SingHealth), Singapore 169608, Singapore.
BJR Open
|March 28, 2024
Summary
Cementoplasty and cryoablation offer new percutaneous treatments for bone and soft tissue tumors, improving pain relief and tumor control. These image-guided techniques are increasingly vital in multidisciplinary cancer care.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Musculoskeletal Oncology
Background:
- Percutaneous image-guided techniques offer novel therapeutic options for musculoskeletal lesions.
- Cementoplasty and cryoablation are emerging as valuable tools in managing bone and soft tissue neoplasms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the indications, technical aspects, and evidence for cementoplasty and cryoablation in musculoskeletal conditions.
- To highlight their role in pain palliation and tumor control within a multidisciplinary approach.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on cementoplasty and cryoablation for musculoskeletal lesions.
- Analysis of indications, technical considerations, and clinical outcomes.
Main Results:
- Cementoplasty is effective for stabilizing bone metastases and treating vertebral compression fractures.
- Cryoablation shows promise as an adjunct treatment for primary and secondary bone and soft tissue tumors.
- Both techniques are integrated into comprehensive cancer care alongside traditional therapies.
Conclusions:
- Cementoplasty and cryoablation represent significant advancements in interventional radiology for musculoskeletal tumors.
- These minimally invasive procedures offer valuable options for pain management and local tumor control.
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