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. 2020 Jun 8;40(2):256–264. doi: 10.14366/usg.20015

Table 4.

RFA techniques

Technique Korea Italy Austria United Kingdom
Local anesthesia Y Y Ya) Y
Transisthmic approach Y Y Y NA
Moving-shot technique Y Y Y NA
Advanced techniques
 Vascular ablation Y NA NA NA
 Hydrodissection Y NA NA NA

RFA, radiofrequency ablation; Y, recommended; NA, not applicable.

a)

These recommendations mention that the intravenous administration of analgesia and sedation is performed in a few centers.