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World J Gastroenterol. Jul 14, 2006; 12(26): 4256-4258
Published online Jul 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i26.4256
Published online Jul 14, 2006. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v12.i26.4256
A case of splenic abscess after radiofrequency ablation
Dimitris Zacharoulis, Emmanuel Katsogridakis, Constantinos Hatzitheofilou, Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, University of Thessaly, Greece
Author contributions: All authors contributed equally to the work.
Correspondence to: Dimitris Zacharoulis, MD, University of Thessaly, University Hospital of Larissa, Mezourlo, Larissa 41222 Greece. zachadim@yahoo.com
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Received: February 1, 2006
Revised: February 20, 2006
Accepted: February 27, 2006
Published online: July 14, 2006
Revised: February 20, 2006
Accepted: February 27, 2006
Published online: July 14, 2006
Abstract
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an innovative technique used primarily for the palliative treatment of unresectable liver tumors. Its therapeutic indications however, have been expanded and now include various other organs and diseases. There is a paucity of data regarding technical details and complications of the use of RFA in the spleen. We report a case of partial splenectomy using radiofrequency ablation for splenic hydatid disease, complicated by an abscess formation.