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Table 5 Complications of diaphysis malignant tumors of femur/tibia treated with microwave ablation

From: Clinical evaluations of diaphysis malignant tumors of femur and tibia treated with microwave ablation in situ

Types (of complication)

No. of patients (percentage)

Early complications

2 (6.25%)

 Infection

1 (3.125%)

 Vascular compromise

1 (3.125%)

Late complications

11 (34.375%)

 Postoperative fracture

2 (6.25%)

 Delayed union

2 (6.25%)

 Local recurrence

3 (9.375%)

 Remote metastases

4 (12.5%)