Efficacy of ethanol and RF ablation combination therapya

InitialLast Follow-UpP Value
Largest diameter (cm)4.1 ± 1.32.3 ± 0.6.003
Volume (mL)17.1 ± 16.92.6 ± 2.1.005
Cosmetic score4.0 ± 02.8 ± 1.0.01
Symptom score2.7 ± 1.51.1 ± 1.0.011
Volume reduction (%)81
Therapeutic success (%)b100
  • a Values are means.

  • b Therapeutic success is volume reduction >50%.