Benign soft tissue lesion cryoablation
Cold-based destruction of a benign soft tissue tumor under image guidance.
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
Symptomatic benign tumors when surgery is disproportionate.
Procedure
US/CT-guided cryoablation. Duration varies.
Risks
Adjacent structure injury, hematoma, recurrence.
Recovery
Rapid recovery.
Practical information
General anesthesia. Hospital stay: one to two nights.
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
2 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Nicolas VILLARD
Radiologue interventionnelLausanne