Percutaneous ablation of lymph node recurrence
Percutaneous destruction of a tumor recurrence in a lymph node, guided by ultrasound or CT.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background and indications
This procedure is offered when tumor recurrence appears in one or a few lymph nodes (particularly cervical, after thyroid cancer) and surgery is not the best option (difficult reoperation, patient preference).
Benefits
Targeted treatment avoiding reoperation, with preservation of surrounding anatomical structures. Fast recovery.
Procedure
Under local anesthesia and sedation, an ablation needle is introduced into the lymph node under ultrasound or CT guidance. Ablation is performed by RF, microwave or cryoablation. Monitoring of nearby nerve structures may be performed. The procedure lasts 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Risks
Risks depend on location and include nerve injury (recurrent laryngeal nerve in the neck causing hoarseness), hematoma or skin burn.
Recovery and follow-up
Same-day discharge is often possible. Follow-up ultrasound or CT at 1-3 months to verify the result.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
13 doctors
CHU Helora Site Jolimont
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)La Louvière
Dr Frederic COHEN
Radiologue interventionnelAubagne, Marseille
Dr Alexia DABADIE
Radiologue interventionnelDr Arthur DAVID
Radiologue interventionnelNantes
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Épagny
Dr Cédric FOUSSIER
Radiologue interventionnelParis
Hôpital Européen Marseille
Clinique privéeMarseille
Dr Thibaud LEFORT
Radiologue interventionnelLyon
Dr Alexandre NÉROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry
Dr Matthieu PAPILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelGenève
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - CHU de NANTES
CHU (Centre Hospitalier Universitaire)Nantes
Service de radiologie interventionnelle - Hôpital de Valenciennes
Centre hospitalierValenciennes