Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4250817 | Seminars in Nuclear Medicine | 2016 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
90Y radioembolization refers to the selective, transcatheter, and intra-arterial injection of micrometer-sized particles loaded with the radioisotope yttrium-90 for the treatment of primary and metastatic hepatic malignancies. In the treatment of intermediate- and advanced-stage hepatocellular carcinoma, 90Y radioembolization provides favorable outcomes with minimal side effects, offering an alternative treatment option to other transarterial therapies, such as bland embolization and chemoembolization. This review provides an overview of the use of 90Y radioembolization in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, including patient selection criteria, dosimetry, and clinical outcomes.
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Authors
Ryan M. Hickey, Robert J. Lewandowski, Riad Salem,