Publications
Bimodal electric tissue ablation (BETA): a study on ablation size when the anode is placed on the peritoneum and the liver
2012 Jul;176(1):114-20. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2011.01.061. Epub 2011 Feb 26
Tiong LU1, Finnie JW, Field JB, Maddern GJ
Abstract
Background:
In bimodal electric tissue ablation (BETA), the cathode of the DC circuit is attached to the radiofrequency (RF) electrode to increase the surrounding tissue hydration.
Bimodal electric tissue ablation (BETA) – effect of reversing the polarity of the direct current on the size of ablation
J Surg Res. 2012 May 15;174(2):305-11. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2011.01.013. Epub 2011 Feb 5
Tiong LU1, Finnie JW, Field JB, Maddern GJ
Abstract
Background:
Bimodal electric tissue ablation (BETA) is a new technique that uses the direct current in electrolysis to improve the efficacy of radio frequency (RF) ablation. It was
Bimodal electric tissue ablation: positive electrode studies
ANZ J Surg. 2008 Jul;78(7):568-72. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2008.04574.x
Dobbins C1, Brennan C, Wemyss-Holden SA, Cockburn J, Maddern GJ
Abstract
Background:
Bimodal electric tissue ablation is a novel variation to standard radiofrequency ablation that produces significantly larger ablations by the addition of a direct
Bimodal electric tissue ablation (BETA) compared with the Cool-Tip RFA system
ANZ J Surg. 2012 Apr;82(4):269-74. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2011.05990.x. Epub 2012 Jan 15
Tiong LU1, Field JB, Maddern GJ
Abstract
Background:
Bimodal electric tissue ablation (BETA) incorporates the process of electrolysis into radiofrequency ablation (RFA) to increase the size of tissue ablation. This study
Bimodal electric tissue ablation-long term studies of morbidity and pathological change
J Surg Res. 2008 Aug;148(2):251-9. doi: 10.1016/j.jss.2007.09.008. Epub 2007 Oct 5
Dobbins C1, Brennan C, Wemyss-Holden S, Cockburn J, Maddern G.
Abstract
Background:
Radiofrequency ablation is a popular method of treating unresectable liver tumors but tumors greater than 3 cm in diameter have a much greater risk of local
Bimodal electric tissue ablation – modified radiofrequency ablation with a le veen electrode in a pig model
J Surg Res. 2008 Jan;144(1):111-6. Epub 2007 Jul 19
Dobbins C1, Wemyss-Holden SA, Cockburn J, Maddern GJ
Abstract
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a method of treating non-resectable liver tumors by use of a high-frequency alternating electrical current. Concerns have been raised
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Bimodal electric tissue ablation (BETA) – in-vivo evaluation of the effect of applying direct current before and during radiofrequency ablation of porcine liver
Clin Radiol. 2007 Mar;62(3):213-20. Epub 2007 Jan 23
Cockburn JF1, Maddern GJ, Wemyss-Holden SA.
Abstract
Aim:
To examine the effect of applying increasing amounts of direct current (DC) before and during alternating current radiofrequency ablation of porcine liver.
