Interstitial laser photocoagulation of osteoid osteomas with use of CT guidance.

Abstract

Percutaneous interstitial laser photocoagulation of osteoid osteoma seems to be a promising, simple, precise, and minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgical and percutaneous ablations.

Computed tomography guided laser ablation of osteoid osteoma: a study of 30 cases

“…There is no case series in the literature comparing radiofrequency ablation and laser photocoagulation in the treatment of osteoid osteoma. 12 LASER photocoagulation has some advantages over radiofrequency ablation. With LASER therapy coagulation and tissue destruction starts from the probe, which is acting as a point heat source and radiates from the center to the periphery.…”

Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of spinal osteoid osteoma under CT guidance

“…Percutaneous treatment options include RF ablation, percutaneous CT-guided excision using trephines and needles, 34 drilling of the nidus 35 and laser photocoagulation. [36][37][38][39][40] Percutaneous RF ablation of OOs was first described in 1992 by Rosental et al 41 The first report of an OO located in the lumbar spine treated by RF ablation was made in 1998 by Osti and Sebben. 42 Since then, several studies have reported excellent results with the use of RF for the treatment of OOs that are comparable with those of surgical resection.…”

Osteoid osteoma of the shoulder and elbow: from diagnosis to minimally invasive removal

“…Removal of the tumour can be done surgically by open or arthroscopic resection, but also CT-guided percutaneous techniques have proven to be successful [7]. In this series the surgical approach was adapted to the localisation of the tumour and the degree of secondary stiffness (Figs.…”