Abstract
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of steroids on ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation. A total of 58 patients with ischemic complications were divided into two groups according to corticosteroid use or non-use. A total of 13 patients who were administered steroids had a shorter duration of fever than those who were not administered steroids (median 6.0 vs. 2.0days; p<0.001). Linear regression analysis showed that steroid administration was associated with a reduction of 3.9days in the duration of fever (p=0.008). Steroid administration for ischemic complications after radiofrequency ablation may reduce the risk of fatal outcomes by blocking systemic inflammatory reactions.
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