Abstract
In recent years image-guided tumor ablation, which controls the tumor without performing surgery, has been tried as a treatment for localized, early-stage breast cancer. Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU), and cryoablation are available as methods of image-guided tumor ablation that have been applied to the treatment of breast cancer, and clinical reports have been made in regard to each of them.
In this article we have explained the importance of breast imaging before and after nonsurgical ablation therapy. First, we provided a simple explanation of the difference in the meaning of the term “nonsurgical ablation” in Japan and abroad. Next, we described the advantages and limitations of ultrasonography during the performance of nonsurgical ablation therapy, and we explained the usefulness of MRI. Finally, we have explained the proper terminology that should be used in regard to imaging after performing nonsurgical ablation.
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Tozaki, M. (2016). Importance of Breast Imaging Before and After Nonsurgical Ablation Therapy. In: Kinoshita, T. (eds) Non-surgical Ablation Therapy for Early-stage Breast Cancer. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54463-0_19
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