Evaluation of interventional embolism therapy for metastatic carcinoma of adrenal gland
- VernacularTitle:肾上腺转移癌介入化疗栓塞的探讨
- Author:
Hongxiang YAO
;
Gensheng CHEN
;
Zhiping YAN
;
Jianjun LUO
;
Qun ZENG
;
Ying JIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Metastatic carcinoma;
Adrenal gland;
Interventional embolism therapy
- From:
Journal of Interventional Radiology
1994;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the value of interventional embolism therapy for metastatic carcinoma of adrenal gland.Methods Fifty four patients with metastatic carcinoma of adrenal gland were treated with interventional catheterization perfusion and embolism therapy.Results Except one case with failure of finding the feeding artery, totally 76 sessions of interventional therapy were performed on 53 patients. Technical successful rate was 98.1% with 100% of complete release of clinical sign in 14 patients. Good deposition of iodized oil in tumor area reached 75.4% in three months after the procedure. Severe complication rate ocurred in 1.88%. Conclusion Interventional therapy seemed to be safe and effective for patients with metastatic carcinoma of adrenal gland.
