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01-08-2015 | Review
How to Prepare a Patient for Transarterial Radioembolization? A Practical Guide
Authors:
Alban Denys, Marc Pracht, Rafael Duran, Boris Guiu, Salim Adib, Ariane Boubaker, Pierre Bize
Published in:
CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology
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Issue 4/2015
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Abstract
Transarterial radioembolization consist in delivering small particles loaded with Yttrium90, a pure beta emitter, in order to treat primary and secondary liver tumors. This treatment needs precaution since inadequate delivery of these beads can lead to severe complications. Moreover, a precise radiation dosing is crucial to achieve a good clinical success and to avoid complications such as radioembolization-induced liver disease. This review describes all the precautions and highlights clinical and technical considerations that need to be taken to avoid complications.