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Percutaneous treatment of osteoid osteoma by laser thermocoagulation under computed tomography guidance in pediatric patients.
- Source :
- European Radiology; Mar2009, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p679-686, 8p
- Publication Year :
- 2009
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Abstract
- To evaluate the efficiency of laser thermocoagulation under computed tomography (CT) guidance in the treatment of osteoid osteoma within a strictly pediatric group. Twenty-five patients aged 4 to 17 years were treated under CT by laser thermocoagulation. The nidus measured on average 10.1 mm. Pain relief was the main item for evaluation of the effectiveness of our treatment. Follow-up ranged from 3 months to 61 months (mean, 26 months). Technical success was achieved in 100%. Thermocoagulation proved to be initially effective in 24 of 25 children (96%) and had a positive long-term effect in 23 of 25 children (92%). We had four minor complications and one severe complication (partial osteonecrosis of the talus). Laser thermocoagualation is an effective treatment for osteoid osteoma in pediatric patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09387994
- Volume :
- 19
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- European Radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 105446265
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00330-008-1173-9