(Downloading may take up to 30 seconds. If the slide opens in your browser, select File -> Save As to save it.)
Terms and Conditions for Use


Click on image to view larger version.



View larger version (322K)


Figure 5b.  Diaphragmatic injury after liver RF ablation. (a) Follow-up CT scan obtained 1 day after RF ablation demonstrates two ablated lesions representing metastatic nodules in the right hepatic lobe (arrows). The patient experienced right shoulder pain for 3 months. (b) Follow-up CT scan obtained 1 month after RF ablation shows focal thickening of the diaphragm adjacent to the ablated area (arrow).