[Radiofrequency ablation therapy combined with suture and ligation surgery for patients with giant cavernous hemangiomas of the liver].

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) therapy combined with suture and ligation surgery for patients with giant hepatic cavernous hemangioma (HCH).

Methods: Between June 2004 and June 2005, a total of 30 patients were treated by RFA therapy after suture and ligation surgery (SL group, n = 15, with 18 liver lesions) or RFA therapy without suture and ligation surgery (non-SL group, n = 15, with 17 liver lesions) under general anesthesia. All patients had obvious symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, pain and swelling.

[Clinical evaluation of radiofrequency ablation therapy in patients with hepatic cavernous hemangiomas].

Objective: To evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) therapy in patients with hepatic cavernous hemangioma (HCH) and investigate its optimal operative approach.

Methods: Between March 2001 and June 2004, a total of 68 patients, 18 males and 50 females, age 43.1 (30-64), with 104 HCHs 2.