Acetic acid versus radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: A randomized controlled trial

Paul, S.B. ; Acharya, S.K. ; Gamanagatti, S.R. ; Sreenivas, V. ; Shalimar, S. ; Gulati, M.S. (2020) Acetic acid versus radiofrequency ablation for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma: A randomized controlled trial Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, 101 (2). pp. 101-110. ISSN 22115684

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Official URL: http://doi.org/10.1016/j.diii.2019.06.011

Related URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.diii.2019.06.011

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this prospective study was to compare the efficacy of percutaneous acetic acid (PAAI) to that of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in the treatment of small (≤5cm) hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) using a randomized trial. Material and methods: Consecutive patients with small HCC underwent clinical, biochemical, and imaging evaluation. Those fulfilling the inclusion criteria (Child's A/B cirrhosis, less than 5 HCC nodules, HCC nodules≤5cm diameter, no extrahepatic disease, patent portal vein, normal coagulation profile with informed consent) were randomly assigned to receive RFA or PAAI. Tumor response and survival rate were estimated. Non-inferiority margin of 10% difference was taken for effectivity of PAAI compared to RFA. Results: Of the 86 patients screened, 55 patients with 67 HCC nodules were included. There were 40 men and 15 women with a mean age of 54.3±10.5 (SD) years (range: 28-71years). Of these, 26 patients had PAAI and 29 had RFA. The clinical, demographic and imaging profiles of the two groups were similar. Complete response was non-inferior to RFA [PAAI 75% and RFA 83.3%, difference 8.3% CI (-12.5% to 29.2%)]. Lower limit of this 95% CI (-12.5%) was lower than the 10% non-inferiority margin difference (8.3%). Survival rates were similar at 12months (PAAI, 81.6% vs. RFA, 71.9%; P=0.68) and at 30months (PAAI, 54.4% vs. RFA, 52%; P=0.50). Conclusion: PAAI and RFA have similar efficacy in treating small HCC. PAAI could thus be a cost-effective alternative in situations where RFA is either unavailable or unaffordable.

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Keywords:Acetic acid ablation; Hepatocellular carcinoma; Percutaneous treatment; Radiofrequency ablation; Randomized studies
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