From: Ablative techniques for the treatment of benign and malignant breast tumours
Imaging guidancea | Appearance | Advantage | Disadvantage | |
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High Intensity Focused Ultrasound | MRI, US | One system integrated with imaging guidance | Non-invasive | Time-consuming |
Radiofrequency ablation | MRI, US | Needle connected to system | Time efficient | Minimally invasive |
Cryo-ablation | US | Probe connected to system | Freezing instead of heating, analgesic effect | Time-consuming, minimally invasive |
Laser ablation | US, CT | Fibre connected to system | Time efficient | Minimally invasive |
Microwave ablation | US | Probe connected to system | Time efficient and high thermal efficacy | Minimally invasive, time consuming, more treatment related complications |