Necrotizing pancreatitis after radiofrequency destruction of pancreatic tumours.

Authors :: Elias D
Baton O
Sideris L
Lasser P
Pocard M
Source :: European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology [Eur J Surg Oncol] 2004 Feb; Vol. 30 (1), pp. 85-7.
Publication Year :: 2004
Abstract: Background: Intraoperative radiofrequency (RF) can be used to treat multiple small pancreatic tumours.<br />Patients and Methods: Two patients with multiple pancreatic metastases from renal cancer were treated with RF destruction of the pancreatic tumours. The first was treated with a monopolar device and the second with a bipolar device. A high temperature (>90 degrees C) was used, and one patient underwent cooling of the intrapancreatic common bile duct.<br />Results: The destruction of tumours was effective. However, the two patients presented post-operatively a severe necrotizing pancreatitis, with life-threatening hemorrhagic complications.<br />Conclusion: RF destruction of pancreatic tumours is dangerous with current devices.

Subjects :: Carcinoma, Renal Cell secondary
Carcinoma, Renal Cell surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Catheter Ablation adverse effects
Pancreatic Neoplasms secondary
Pancreatic Neoplasms surgery
Pancreatitis, Acute Necrotizing etiology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0748-7983
Volume :: 30
Issue :: 1
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: European journal of surgical oncology : the journal of the European Society of Surgical Oncology and the British Association of Surgical Oncology
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 14736529
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejso.2003.10.013

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