Volume 19, Number 3, 679-686, DOI: 10.1007/s00330-008-1173-9

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Percutaneous treatment of osteoid osteoma by laser thermocoagulation under computed tomography guidance in pediatric patients

A. Aschero, G. Gorincour, Y. Glard, C. Desvignes, M. Paris, B. Bourlière-Najean, G. Bollini and P. Petit

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Abstract

To evaluate the efficiency of laser thermocoagulation under computed tomography (CT) guidance in the treatment of osteoid osteoma within a strictly pediatric group. Twenty-five patients aged 4 to 17 years were treated under CT by laser thermocoagulation. The nidus measured on average 10.1 mm. Pain relief was the main item for evaluation of the effectiveness of our treatment. Follow-up ranged from 3 months to 61 months (mean, 26 months). Technical success was achieved in 100%. Thermocoagulation proved to be initially effective in 24 of 25 children (96%) and had a positive long-term effect in 23 of 25 children (92%). We had four minor complications and one severe complication (partial osteonecrosis of the talus). Laser thermocoagualation is an effective treatment for osteoid osteoma in pediatric patients.

Keywords  Osteoid osteoma - Pediatric - Interventional procedure - Computed tomography

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