Percutaneous microwave ablation of bone lesions: A retrospective cohort study Journal Article
| Authors: | Bodard, S.; Moussa, A. M.; Vaynrub, M.; Bartelstein, M.; Santos-Martin, E.; Maybody, M.; Cornelis, F. H. |
| Article Title: | Percutaneous microwave ablation of bone lesions: A retrospective cohort study |
| Abstract: | <p>Purpose To evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of microwave ablation (MWA) of bone lesions with regard to local control and pain palliation. Materials and methods We reviewed 43 patients (23 males, 20 females) with 51 lesions (44 metastatic, 7 benign) treated with MWA from January 2016 to December 2023. Pain intensity was measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), SF-36 Bodily Pain Scale, and Patient Global Impression of Change (PGIC) from pre-operation to various follow-up stages. Adverse events were categorized according to the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) grading system. Results The procedure demonstrated 100% technical success. Grades I and III adverse events were observed in 8.3% (3/36) and 2.8% (1/36) of patients with metastatic disease, respectively. In those with benign lesions, no adverse events were reported. A significant reduction in pain was observed, with the VAS score decreasing by 74.3% from baseline to the last follow-up [6.7 +/- 2.3 (range: 0-10) to 1.8 +/- 2.3 (range: 0-7) (p < 0.001)] for metastatic patients, and from 5.7 +/- 2.1 (range: 3-8) to 0 +/- 0 (range: 0-0) by the final follow-up (p = 0.0011) for benign lesions. 77.8% (29/36) of metastatic patients, and all (7/7) benign patients were much or very much improved according to Patient Global Impression Change. Complete imaging response was achieved in 55.6% (20/36) of metastatic lesions. At last follow-up, 25% (9/36) had radiological evidence of recurrence, with a median recurrence time of 13 months (IQR: 8-14). Complete response was achieved in all benign lesions. Conclusions MWA is a safe and effective treatment for pain management in patients with bone lesions. Critical relevance statement This study confirms the potential of microwave ablation as a treatment for bone lesions, providing significant pain relief with a favorable safety profile.</p> |
| Keywords: | bone neoplasms; cancer pain; safety; therapy; microwaves; efficacy; cementoplasty; radiology (interventional); metastatic osseous pain |
| Journal Title: | Insights into Imaging |
| Volume: | 16 |
| ISSN: | 1869-4101 |
| Publisher: | SpringerOpen |
| Date Published: | 2025-09-17 |
| Start Page: | 193 |
| Language: | English |
| ACCESSION: | WOS:001574438700004 |
| DOI: | 10.1186/s13244-025-02083-6 |
| PROVIDER: | wos |
| PMCID: | PMC12443645 |
| PUBMED: | 40960589 |
| Notes: | Article -- MSK Cancer Center Support Grant (P30 CA008748) acknowledged in PubMed and PDF -- Source: Wos |
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