PURPOSE: This study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of microwave ablation (MWA) in the treatment of intrahepatic recurrence of @entity157 ( @entity157 ) after liver transplantation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between October 2008 and August 2014, a total of 11 cases with 19 lesions were enrolled. All the subjects had confirmed @entity157 recurrence after liver transplantation by at least two types of enhanced imaging. Real-time monitoring and small @entity1068 doses were used as an additional technique to assist with ablation. Contrast imaging was performed to evaluate the technique efficacy. The technique efficacy rate, local @entity5 progression rate, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months survival rates, and the incidence of complications were comprehensively analysed. RESULTS: The follow-up period ranged from 5-33 months. All @entity5 achieved full ablation. The first MWA technique efficacy rate was 84.2% (16/19), while the second technique efficacy rate was 100%. Local @entity5 progression was identified in three cases (15.8%) at 1, 3 and 7 months after MWA. The 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 and 24 months accumulative survival rates were 90.9%, 81.8%, 71.6%, 51.5%, 30.7% and 15.3%, respectively, the average survival time was 17.3 months (3.5-33 months). Mild side effects included five @entity1 (45.4%) with fevers, three with (27.3%) @entity390 and @entity391 , five (45.4%) with @entity158 , and eight (72.7%) with increased blood transaminase levels; no serious complications occurred. CONCLUSION: MWA treatment is a promising technique for intrahepatic recurrence after liver transplantation without serious complications or side effects.

Microwave ablation in treating intrahepatic recurrence of XXXX after liver transplantation: An analysis of 11 cases.

@entity1 :: ('9606', 'Species') :: ['patients'] @entity390 :: ('MESH:D009325', 'Disease') :: ['nausea'] @entity5 :: ('MESH:D009369', 'Disease') :: ['tumours', 'tumour'] @entity391 :: ('MESH:D014839', 'Disease') :: ['vomiting'] @entity158 :: ('MESH:D010146', 'Disease') :: ['local pain'] @entity157 :: ('MESH:D006528', 'Disease') :: ['HCC', 'hepatocellular carcinoma'] @entity1068 :: ('MESH:D000431', 'Chemical') :: ['ethanol']
@entity157 :: (MESH:D006528,Disease) :: ['hepatocellular carcinoma']
