Targeted Microwave Ablation for Prostate Cancer Under Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Ultrasound Fusion and Organ-based Tracking: Final Results from the First Phase 2 Trial (TMA-HK).

Targeted microwave ablation (TMA) is a novel focal therapy modality for prostate cancer (PC). TMA-HK is the first phase 2 trial investigating the efficacy and functional outcomes of transperineal TMA (NCT04113811) in 30 men with low- or intermediate-risk PC. TMA was performed transperineally with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-ultrasound fusion guidance and organ-based tracking.

Transperineal Targeted Microwave Ablation (TMA) of localized prostate cancer guided by MRI-Ultrasound fusion and organ-based tracking: a pilot study.

Background: To investigate the efficacy of transperineal targeted microwave ablation (TMA) in treating localized prostate cancer (PCa).

Methods: This is a single-centre prospective phase 2 trial recruiting men with low to intermediate-risk localized PCa to undergo transperineal TMA. TMA was performed with MRI-Ultrasound fusion guidance and organ-based tracking.

Comparison of Chemoembolization, Radioembolization, and Transarterial Ethanol Ablation for Huge Hepatocellular Carcinoma (≥ 10 cm) in Tumour Response and Long-Term Survival Outcome.

Purpose: To compare transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), transarterial radioembolization using Yttrium-90 (TARE), and transarterial ethanol ablation (TEA) for huge hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in treatment responses and long-term survival outcomes.

Materials And Methods: In this retrospective study approved by institutional committee, inclusion criteria were tumour ≥ 10 cm, newly diagnosed, treatment naïve, Child A, Performance Score 0 or 1, no venous invasion or extrahepatic disease on contrast-enhanced CT or MRI. There were 107 patients (Supportive Care [SC] 17, TACE 54, TARE 17, TEA 19).

Prostate Artery Embolization for Complete Urinary Outflow Obstruction Due to Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy.

Background: We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of PAE in weaning of catheter and relieving obstructive urinary symptoms in patients with acute urinary retention (AUR) due to benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and failed trial without catheter (TWOC).

Materials And Methods: In this prospective study approved by the institutional review board, a signed informed consent was obtained. Eighteen consecutive patients with AUR due to BPH and failed TWOC were recruited.

Ketamine-related cholangiopathy: a retrospective study on clinical and imaging findings.

Purpose: Ketamine is a commonly abused recreational drug in Southeast Asia. There are emerging reports on ketamine abuse causing liver injury and biliary dilatation. This retrospective study aims to investigate the clinical and radiological features of this condition.