Table 2.
Comparison of ablation zone diameter after treatment.
| Diameter (mm) | Pre-Ablation | 24 h | 3 Months | 6 Months | 9 Months | 12 Months |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MWA Mean SD Median Range |
17.2 8.1 15.90 6.3–37.1 |
49.2 11.1 49.2 26.2–68.8 |
40.1 10.1 38.65 24.7–62.4 |
34.3 7.9 33.8 22.5–56.6 |
31.2 7.2 29.5 20.8–44.1 |
30.5 7.1 29.9 17.5–42.9 |
|
RFA Mean SD Median Range |
15.3 6.1 13.3 7.6–34.4 |
39.7 11.4 37.45 21.6–68.8 |
27.2 6.4 27.1 18.0–44.8 |
26.3 5.7 25.8 16.3–36.9 |
25.7 10.2 23.25 14.8–48.5 |
26.7 7.9 26.6 14.0–42.1 |