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Linear endovenous energy density (LEED) should always be quoted with the power used in endovenous thermal ablation – results from an in-vitro porcine liver model study
Linear Endovenous Energy Density (LEED) is the energy used per cm of vein in endovenous thermal ablation (EVTA) but does not include time. This study examines the effect of time during EVTA.
Method
EVTA was performed in a previously validated porcine liver model. LEEDs of 40, 60, 80 and 100 J/cm, using different powers were repeated 5 times each. Thermal spread, tissue carbonisation and device-tissue sticking during treatment were recorded.
Result
LEED positively correlated to thermal spread and carbonisation of the tissue. Power was correlated with carbonisation but not thermal spread. Pullback had no correlations with thermal spread or carbonisation. Catheter sticking found occurred in powers >= 15 W or LEED >= 80 J/cm.
Conclusion
LEED is a good measure of EVTA but does not include time. Power, which does include time, correlates with carbonisation and with device-tissue sticking. The power used must be quoted with the LEED.
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