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Table 4 Details on recurrences

From: Comparison of radiofrequency ablation and partial nephrectomy for tumor in a solitary kidney

 

Recurrence type

n

Detection and treatment details

RFA

Local recurrence

3

One recurred on CT 8 months, re-ablated, now NED; the other two recurrence identified on CT at 12 months, then re-ablated, now NED.

 

Metastatic recurrence

1

Two neoplasm were observed; then developed multiple metastasis at 13 months.

PN

Local recurrence

1

One detected at 6 months, being observed; then tried ablation in other hospital; still had segmental tumor residue, but was steady.

  1. RFA radiofrequency ablation, PN partial nephrectomy, NED no evidence of disease, CT computer tomography