Recent Studies from Chosun University Hospital Add New Data to Liver Cancer (Thermal Injury to the Subhepatic Appendix Following Percutaneous Ultrasound-Guided Radiofrequency Ablation for Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Case Report).

A recent report from Chosun University Hospital in South Korea discusses a case of a rare complication following radiofrequency ablation (RFA) treatment for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), a type of liver cancer. The case involved a patient who developed a fistula between the treated area and the appendix, resulting in complications such as increased liver enzymes and an abscess. The patient was successfully treated with conservative management, including antibiotics and drainage. The report emphasizes the importance of considering anatomical variations and conducting thorough imaging before and after RFA treatment, as well as the potential for nonoperative management in complex cases. [Extracted from the article]