The use of a "liquid" electrode in hepatic electrolysis.
J Surg Res
; 120(2): 272-7, 2004 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-15234223
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The use of direct current electrolysis as a local nonthermal ablative technique for colorectal liver metastases promises to be a simple, safe, and effective therapy. Under general anesthesia, electrolysis is presently limited to tumors smaller than 5 cm, due to the protracted nature of its administration. In an attempt to enhance the effect of electrolysis, a direct current was passed through a preinjected bolus of acetic acid.METHODS:
The effect of a combination of electrolysis and an injection of acetic acid was tested in the liver of eight normal pigs. The volumes of necrosis caused were analyzed.RESULTS:
Acetic acid independently produced a volume of necrosis but did not provide a volumetric or rate advantage when used in combination with a direct current. Statistically, the only main effect on the volume of necrosis was a result of electrolysis.CONCLUSION:
The use of 50% acetic acid to augment the efficacy of direct current electrolysis cannot be recommended.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Base de données:
MEDLINE
Sujet principal:
Acide acétique
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Électrodes
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Électrolyse
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Foie
Limites:
Animals
Langue:
En
Journal:
J Surg Res
Année:
2004
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Australie