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Radio-frequency ablation (RFA) of osteoid osteoma and other pediatric tumors including enrollment in a Phase II protocol.
Seattle Children's and the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington is offering a Phase II research study of radiofrequency ablation of tumors in children. The radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedure is performed under anesthesia with needles placed into the tumors and then heated to kill the tumor. This can be performed as an outpatient or as an inpatient procedure. All children under 21 years old who have tumors or lesion may be eligible for this research study. Dr. Hoffer and his study team will determine eligibility based on current treatment and other available options. RFA at Seattle Children's Hospital is available as a standard of care. The research protocol will allow us to more closely follow your child's quality of life, and the response of the tumor. One or more follow-ups, conducted over at least 3 months, may be required. If you are interested in enrolling a patient in the RFA protocol, please contact Dr. Hoffer directly or have your physician contact him preferably by Email: fred.hoffer@seattlechildrens.org By Page: 206-469-1598 By phone: 206-987-2134 Or fax: 206-987-2341
Hoffer FA, Campos A, Xiong X, Wu S, Oigbokie N, Proctor K. Core body temperature regulation of pediatric patients during radiofrequency ablation. Pediatr Radiol 37:297-300, 2007 Hoffer FA. Interventional radiology in pediatric oncology. Euro J Radiol, 53:3-13; 2005 Hoffer FA. Pediatric applications of radiofrequency ablation. Seminars in Interventional Radiology, 20:323-331, 2003 Hoffer FA. Biopsy, needle localization and RF ablation for pediatric patients. Tech Vasc Interv Radiol. 6:192-196, 2003.
Completed Phase I RFA protocol at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 2008, Inducted into Cambridge Who's Who Executive, Professional and Entrepreneurial Registry
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