Hepatic Arterial Embolization for the Treatment of Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors
Joint Authors
Leon Pachter, H.
Sarpel, Umut
Lee, Eric
Source
International Journal of Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) have a high predilection for metastasizing to the liver and can cause severe debilitating symptoms adversely affecting quality of life.
Although surgery remains the treatment of choice, many liver metastases are inoperable at presentation.
Hepatic arterial embolization procedures take advantage of the arterial supply of NET metastases.
The goals of these therapies are twofold: to increase overall survival by stabilizing tumor growth, and to reduce the morbidity in symptomatic patients.
Patients treated with hepatic arterial embolization demonstrate longer progression-free survival and have 5-year survival rates of nearly 30%.
The safety of repeat embolizations has also been proven in the setting of recurrent symptoms or progression of the disease.
Despite not being curative, hepatic arterial embolization should be used in the management of NETs with liver metastases.
Long-term survival is not uncommon, making aggressive palliation of symptoms an important component of treatment.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lee, Eric& Leon Pachter, H.& Sarpel, Umut. 2012. Hepatic Arterial Embolization for the Treatment of Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. International Journal of Hepatology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lee, Eric…[et al.]. Hepatic Arterial Embolization for the Treatment of Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. International Journal of Hepatology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lee, Eric& Leon Pachter, H.& Sarpel, Umut. Hepatic Arterial Embolization for the Treatment of Metastatic Neuroendocrine Tumors. International Journal of Hepatology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-474110