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Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma as a Bridge to Liver Transplantation : A Retrospective Study
Joint Authors
Bouchard-Fortier, Antoine
Bouchard, Louis
Pomier-Layrargues, Gilles
Perreault, Pierre
Lapointe, Réal
Source
International Journal of Hepatology
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-01-17
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Transcatheter arterial lipiodol chemoembolization (TACE) can be used in cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma to avoid tumor progression before transplantation.
Objective.
To evaluate the efficacy and safety of TACE used as a bridge to liver transplantation.
Methods.
TACE was performed in 30 cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
Milan criteria were used to select patients for transplant.
Patients had a good or moderately impaired liver function, no arterioportal fistulae, and a good portal perfusion.
Results.
48 TACE were performed in 30 patients.
Before transplantation, 4 patients were dropped off the list due to tumor extension or liver failure.
Complete necrosis of the tumor was observed in 11 patients and partial necrosis in 15 patients.
After transplantation, 6 patients died and tumor recurrence was observed in 5 patients with a tumor beyond Milan criteria or no response to TACE.
Conclusion.
TACE is useful as a bridge to liver transplantation in a selected group of cirrhotic patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.
A combined therapeutic approach before surgery might improve the prognosis in these patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bouchard-Fortier, Antoine& Lapointe, Réal& Perreault, Pierre& Bouchard, Louis& Pomier-Layrargues, Gilles. 2011. Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma as a Bridge to Liver Transplantation : A Retrospective Study. International Journal of Hepatology،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bouchard-Fortier, Antoine…[et al.]. Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma as a Bridge to Liver Transplantation : A Retrospective Study. International Journal of Hepatology No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bouchard-Fortier, Antoine& Lapointe, Réal& Perreault, Pierre& Bouchard, Louis& Pomier-Layrargues, Gilles. Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma as a Bridge to Liver Transplantation : A Retrospective Study. International Journal of Hepatology. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-512772
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-512772