Radiofrequency Ablation and Radiotherapy: Complementing Treatments for Solid Tumors

Thomas A. DiPetrillo; Damian E. Dupuy

doi:10.1055/s-2004-828945

Seminars in Interventional Radiology, Table of Contents

Semin intervent Radiol 2003; 20(4): 341-345
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-828945

Radiofrequency Ablation and Radiotherapy: Complementing Treatments for Solid Tumors

Thomas A. DiPetrillo¹ , Damian E. Dupuy²

¹Department of Radiation Oncology, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island
²Department of Radiology, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island

Abstract

ABSTRACT

This article outlines the complimentary role of radiofrequency ablation used in conjunction with radiotherapy. It defines the theory behind the treatment as well as specific clinical applications for the combination of this technique. It outlines the practical aspects of the combination therapy including the timing of the radiofrequency ablation versus radiotherapy, the fractionation of the doses, and the radiation doses.

KEYWORDS

Radiotherapy - radiofrequency ablation - tumors

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