Radiofrequency Ablation

Radiofrequency Ablation

Definition

A therapeutic procedure to kill tissue using radiowaves to generate heat. The procedure is performed by the insertion of an electrode into a target tissue. Electrical energy delivered to the electrode heats and destroys the tissue.

Also known as Ablation, Radiofrequency, Radiofrequency Ablation, Radiofrequency Interstitial Ablation, RFA — per NCIT

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