The ten commandments of hepatic radioembolization: expert discussion and report from Mediterranean Interventional Oncology (MIOLive) congress 2017

Eur Rev Med Pharmacol Sci. 2017 Sep;21(18):4014-4021.

Abstract

Microsphere and particle technology represent the next-generation agents that have formed the basis of interventional oncology, an evolving subspecialty of interventional radiology. One of these platforms, yttrium-90 microspheres, is increasingly being used as a treatment modality for primary and secondary liver tumors. Due to the widespread use of radioembolization, a comprehensive review of the methodologic and technical considerations seems to be mandatory. This article summarizes the expert discussion and report from Mediterranean Interventional Oncology Live Congress (MIOLive 2017) that was held in Rome, Italy, integrating evidence-reported literature and experience-based perceptions, to assist not only residents and fellows who are training in interventional radiologists but also practicing colleagues who are approaching to this intra-arterial treatment.

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media / chemistry
  • Embolization, Therapeutic*
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Liver / anatomy & histology
  • Liver / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Microspheres
  • Yttrium Radioisotopes / chemistry

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Yttrium Radioisotopes