Table 3. Complications following RFA.
| Complication | Incidence (%) |
|---|---|
| Pneumothorax | 11-52 |
| Pneumothorax requiring chest tube | 6-29 |
| Pleural effusion | 6-19 |
| Bronchopleural fistula | 0.6 |
| Hemoptysis | 3-9 |
| Pulmonary hemorrhage | 6-18 |
| Pulmonary artery pseudoaneurysm | 0.2 |
| Reactive pneumonitits | 0.4 |
| Needle tract tumor seeding | 0.3-0.7 |
| Death | 0.6 |