Effects of irreversible electroporation on femoral nerves in a rabbit model.

Introduction: Irreversible electroporation (IRE) is a novel technique that uses a non-thermal ablation to avoid adjacent major structure injury. The aim of this study was to sequentially evaluate the effects of IRE on the femoral nerve during acute-to-delayed periods in a rabbit model.

Material And Methods: Ultrasound-guided IRE of femoral neurovascular bundles was performed in seven rabbits.