To investigate the characteristics of low-power radiofrequency ablation in in vitro tissues.
Methods:
Thirty pieces of isolated porcine muscle tissues were divided into 10 groups (3 pieces in each group). Radiofrequency ablation was performed using high-frequency linear array ultrasound probe guided with different powers (1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 W
respectively). The morphology and size of each ablation lesion were observed. The volume and aspect ratio of each ablation lesion were calculated.
Results:
Ellipsoid ablation lesions formed in each group except 1 W group (the tip temperature was too low to form an ablation lesion in 1 W group). The
mean volume of ablation lesion in 3 W group was the largest (1.76 cm
3
). The ablation lesion shape in 3 W group was also the closest to sphere (average aspect ratio=1.21).
Conclusion:
When the power is 3 W
the ablation lesion is the largest and is closest to sphere.
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