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Cryotherapy in the Treatment of Desmoid Tumors
Sponsor: Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Summary
Desmoid tumor is a benign neoplasm with an unpredictable course and a high rate of local recurrence if treated surgically. Therefore, over time the surgical approach has become conservative, preferring simple observation or medical therapy in case of disease progression through the use of hormonal therapy and low-dose chemotherapy. Since this neoplasm remains benign, our study aims to avoid chemotherapy in patients usually young through the use of a minimally invasive treatment such as cryotherapy.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
94
Start Date
2021-05-20
Completion Date
2027-01-01
Last Updated
2025-08-01
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Cryotherapy
The procedure involves general or peripheral anesthesia and percutaneous treatment under CT control with probes capable of forming ice spheres of up to 3 cm that will be used in sufficient number to treat the neoplasm completely.
Locations (1)
IRCCS Itituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, BO, Italy