The application of C-arm CT scanning in performing transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for hepatic cancer
- VernacularTitle:血管内介入治疗肝癌中C臂CT的应用
- Author:
Guilian QU
;
Weidong LIU
;
Jianjun GUO
;
Chuan LU
;
Chunhou QI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
C-arm CT scanner;
digital subtraction angiography;
embolization
- From:
Journal of Interventional Radiology
2006;0(07):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the application of C-arm CT scanning technology in performing transcatheter arterial chemoembolization for hepatic cancer.Methods Seventy-seven patients of hepatic cancer were treated with selective transcatheter arterial chemoembolization(TACE),which was followed by C-arm CT scanning to observe the embolization effect.C-arm CT scanning was also performed before TACE in 13 cases.Three-dimension reconstruction of the images was carried out on Integris 3D-RA workstation.The therapeutic results were evaluated.Results The embolization state of both the peripheral margin and the body of the tumor could be clearly displayed on CT scans in all 77 patients.Some tiny liver lesions were also detected in 3cases.Conclusion C-arm CT scanning technology is a newly-developed high-tech examination.This examination is very helpful for making the proper operation scheme and for evaluating the curative effect of intravascular intervention.Compared to the traditional CT scanning,C-arm CT scanning can provide more accurate information and stereoscopic image of the lesions,therefore,the whole course of the interventional procedure can be entirely under the operator's control and the curative effect can be evaluated at any time during the operation.C-arm CT scanning can be effectively employed in interventional therapy for multisystemic disorders.
