Skin burning after radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma

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International Journal of Development Research

Skin burning after radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma

Abstract: 

An 81-year-old man with chronic hepatitis C and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) underwent radiofrequency ablation (RFA). After three week, third degree skin burns occurred a bilateral anterior thighs grounding electrode pad site. To prevent skin burning due to electrode pad there is a need for cooling and steroid application if there is redness.

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