Interventional Oncology: Keeping Out of Trouble in Ablation Techniques.

Interventional radiologists provide an essential role in the therapy and management of cancer patients. Computed-tomography (CT) guided percutaneous procedures have enabled interventionalists to treat multiple solid organ malignancies with minimal risk, however, certain lesions may present challenges to physicians due to a difficult approach, or their close proximity to other vital structures. The following presents a brief summary of tips and tricks the interventionalist may use to provide their patients with safe and effective therapy.