Radiofrequency Ablation of Vascular Anomalies

Radiofrequency ablation under imaging guidance allows for heating of diseased tissues, and has been used for the treatment of benign and malignant soft tissue masses throughout the body in the United States over the last several decades. Newer radiofrequency ablation devices are smaller and allow for precision temperature regulation; these technologies allow us to safely and precisely deliver heat to diseased tissues while minimizing the heating of nearby healthy tissues. Furthermore, we are able to clearly see these devices under ultrasound, which allows us to move the device in real-time to deliver heat as safely, effectively, and efficiently as possible.