Hepatocellular carcinoma treated by transcatheter arterial embolization: progress evaluated by computed tomography

Conference · Thu Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

OSTI ID:6915844

Furui, S; Otomo, K; Itai, Y; Iio, M

Computed tomography (CT) was performed after 65 transcatheter arterial embolizations (TAE) in 50 patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. Nonenhanced high-density areas were seen in the tumors within 3 days in 17/25 cases (though they soon disappeared) and low-density areas within 2 weeks in 62/65. Gas bubbles were seen in these areas within 2 weeks in 60% of embolizations. Within 3 to 6 months after the first TAE, enhanced lesions developed around or inside the low-density areas in 15/22 patients. Complications appearing within 2 weeks included non-enhanced low-density areas in the liver and spleen, gallbladder thickening, swelling of the head of the pancreas, contrast retention in the kidneys and gallbladder, ascites, and pleural effusion.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Tokyo, Japan
• OSTI ID: 6915844
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 150:3; Conference: 68. scientific assembly and annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, USA, 28 Nov 1982
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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