Radiofrequency ablation complicated by skin burn

Radiofrequency (RF) ablation has been increasingly utilized as a minimally invasive treatment for primary and metastatic liver tumors, as well as tumors in the kidneys, bones, and adrenal glands. The development of high-current RF ablation has subsequently led to an increased risk of thermal skin injuries at the grounding pad site. The incidence of skin burns in recent studies ranges from 0.1-3.2% for severe skin burns (second-/third-degree), and from 5-33% for first-degree burns.(1-3).