Preliminary experience of HCC treated by embolization of microspheres combined with lipiodol
- VernacularTitle:微球联合碘油栓塞治疗肝癌的初步经验
- Author:
Jian-Jun LUO
;
Jian-Hua WANG
;
Qing-Xin LIU
;
Yi CHEN
;
Zhi-Ping YAN
;
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Neoplasm liver;
Embolization;
Microspheres
- From:
Journal of Interventional Radiology
1994;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the safety and efficacy of transhepatic arterial infusion embolization using microspheres combined with lipiodol for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).Methods Transhepatic arterial chemoembolization(TACE)was performed with 1-2 ml 300-500?m mierospheres and 10-20 ml lipiodol for treatment of HCC.Changes of liver function,AFP,responses of tumor and complications related to embolization were analyzed before and after TACE.Results Thirty six patients with HCC were enrolled into this study.After TACE,patients' liver function got worsen and tumor size decreased significantly(P＜0.05).Conclusion TACE with use of microspheres combined with lipiodol is an effective treatment for HCC,but should be taken carefully to avoid hepatic failure.
