Table 3. Major complications of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation (MWA).
Intra-peritoneal bleeding |
Portal vein thrombosis |
Intra-hepatic hematomas |
Bile leak |
Biloma |
Bile duct injury |
Liver dysfunction |
Liver abscess |
Intestinal perforation |
Diaphragmatic hernia |
Hemothorax |
Intractable pleural effusion |
Tumour implantation |