This month's journal based article is titled: Correlation of Ablation Volume with Renal Function Loss after Cryoablation in Solitary Functioning Kidneys

Following completion of this CME activity, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the effects of cryoablation on renal function in patients with renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and a functionally solitary kidney
  
• Describe the impact of cryoablation volume and its correlation with renal function loss
• Understand risk factors for significant changes in renal function after cryoablation

This program is designed to meet the educational needs of interventional radiologists, nurses, techs, and trainees at all levels with special interest in managing patients presenting RCC especially in functionally solitary kidneys.

Authors: 

Vikram F. Gupta BA, James Ronald MD PhD, Eric M. Mastria MD PhD, Teresa Benvenuti BA, Brendan C. Cline MD, David Y. Johnson MD, Jonathan G. Martin MD, Nicholas T. Befera MD, Charles Y. Kim MD 
All authors: Division of Interventional Radiology, Duke University Health System, Durham, NC, USA

Each article goes through a peer review process to validate that the content is matched to the current or potential scope of our learners and that any disclosures submitted do not introduce a conflict or bias within the scientific article. 

Accreditation Statement: This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essentials and Standards of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians. SIR designates this education activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.