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Abstract #1847

Intra-Procedural MRI-Monitoring of Irreversible Electroporation of Liver Tissues in Rodent Model

Yue Zhang1,2, Yang Guo2, Ann B. Ragin2, Robert J. Lewandowski2,3, Guang-yu Yang, 3,4, Grace M. Nijm5, Alan V. Sahakian5, Reed A. Omary2,3, Andrew C. Larson2,3

1Bioengineering, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States; 2Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States; 3Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States; 4Pathology, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, United States; 5Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, United States


MRI permits immediate depiction of ablated tissue zones for intra-procedural monitoring during irriversible electroporation (IRE) ablation procedures. MRI monitoring offers the potential to permit intra-procedural optimization of IRE procedures to ensure complete ablation of targeted tissue volumes.