Liver Embolizations in Oncology. A Review. Part II. Arterial Radioembolizations, Portal Venous Embolizations, Experimental Arterial Embolization Procedures
Abstract:Arterial embolization of the liver may temporarily retard the growth of its primary and secondary tumors which are both mainly nourished arterially. Addition of radioisotopes, mostly (131)I or (90)Y, results in radioembolizations which predominantly act by radiation and less by ischemia. They may therefore be utilized in the absence of portal venous flow when conventional embolization is hazardous. (131)I-oily radioembolization seems to prolong short-term survival in such patients with unresectable hepatocellu… Show more
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