Post-Test Questions

Abstract

3. Regarding cryoablation versus radiofrequency ablation, which is true? A. Cryoablation is not hemostatic, which can lead to a greater incidence of periprocedural bleeding B. Radiofrequency ablation causes tissue destruction and cell death by apoptosis and/or necrosis. C. Cryoablation results in coagulative necrosis caused by denaturation of proteins and disintegration of membranes. D. Surgical tumor ablation is preferable to the percutaneous approach because of lower complication rates.