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Uses and limitations of portal vein embolization for improving perioperative outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20494702     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Hepatic resection remains the only curative option for the majority of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) who do not meet criteria for transplantation or local ablative options. As the majority of patients with HCC also have underlying chronic liver disease and cirrhosis, post-hepatectomy complications can be significant, and in some prohibitive. The technique of portal vein embolization (PVE) has evolved to increase the candidacy of patients for major hepatectomy, as well as improve postoperative outcomes and safety. This review will focus on PVE and discuss our institution's experience with uses and limitations of this technique for HCC.
Authors:
Mark J Truty; Jean-Nicolas Vauthey
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Seminars in oncology     Volume:  37     ISSN:  1532-8708     ISO Abbreviation:  Semin. Oncol.     Publication Date:  2010 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-24     Completed Date:  2010-06-14     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0420432     Medline TA:  Semin Oncol     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  102-9     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / therapy*
Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
Hepatectomy
Humans
Liver Neoplasms / therapy*
Portal Vein / surgery*
Treatment Outcome

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