Hyperkalaemia after radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma

Hyperkalaemia after radiofrequency ablation of hepatocellular carcinoma

Radiofrequency ablation of liver tumours is a useful therapy for otherwise unresectable tumours. The complication rate is said to be low. In this case report we describe hyperkalaemia after radiofrequency ablation of a hepatocellular carcinoma in a patient with end-stage renal insufficiency.

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Veröffentlicht in:European journal of gastroenterology & hepatology 2002-09, Vol.14 (9), p.1023-1024
Hauptverfasser: Verhoeven, Bas H, Haagsma, Els B, Appeltans, Bart M. G, Slooff, Maarten J. H, de Jong, Koert P
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Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - surgery
Catheter Ablation - adverse effects
Humans
Hyperkalemia
Liver Neoplasms - surgery
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications
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Zusammenfassung:Radiofrequency ablation of liver tumours is a useful therapy for otherwise unresectable tumours. The complication rate is said to be low. In this case report we describe hyperkalaemia after radiofrequency ablation of a hepatocellular carcinoma in a patient with end-stage renal insufficiency.
ISSN:0954-691X
1473-5687
DOI:10.1097/00042737-200209000-00015