microwave ablation

GPTKB entity

Statements (34)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf medical procedure
gptkbp:advantage faster ablation times
larger ablation zones
less heat-sink effect
gptkbp:alternativeTo gptkb:radiofrequency_ablation
surgical resection
gptkbp:appliesTo bone tumors
kidney tumors
liver tumors
lung tumors
gptkbp:approvedBy gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:canBe outpatient basis
gptkbp:complication bleeding
infection
damage to surrounding tissue
gptkbp:contraindication severe comorbidities
uncontrolled bleeding disorder
gptkbp:energyFrequency 900-2450 MHz
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label microwave ablation
gptkbp:imagingGuidance gptkb:CT_scan
MRI
ultrasound
gptkbp:introducedIn 1990s
gptkbp:minimallyInvasive true
gptkbp:performedBy gptkb:physician
interventional radiologist
gptkbp:requires imaging guidance
gptkbp:restored short
gptkbp:usedFor treating tumors
destroying abnormal tissue
gptkbp:uses microwave energy
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Industrial,_Scientific,_and_Medical_bands
gptkb:radiofrequency_ablation
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7