Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb: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
|
| 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
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
microwave ablation
|