Radioembolization: Is Prophylactic Embolization of Hepaticoenteric Arteries Necessary? A Systematic Review

201632 citationsReviewhybrid Open Access

Authors

Alicia S. Borggreve · University Medical Center Utrecht

Anadeijda J. E. M. C. Landman · Heidelberg University

Coco M. J. Vissers · University Medical Center Utrecht

Charlotte D. De Jong · University Medical Center Utrecht

Marnix G. E. H. Lam · University Medical Center Utrecht

Evelyn M. Monninkhof · University Medical Center Utrecht

Jip F. Prince

Abstract

It is advisable to restrict embolization to those hepaticoenteric arteries that originate distally or close to the injection site of microspheres. There is no conclusive evidence that embolization of hepaticoenteric arteries influences the risk of complications.

Topics & Keywords

Liver Disease and Transplantation Abdominal vascular conditions and treatments Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment and Prognosis

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology

Volume 39, Issue 5, pp. 696-704

DOI: 10.1007/s00270-016-1310-9

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