Transarterial Radioembolization: Patient Selection and Microsphere Characteristics

Mark A. Westcott

doi:10.1055/s-0041-1726388

Digestive Disease Interventions, Table of Contents

Digestive Disease Interventions 2021; 05(02): 079-089
DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1726388

Review Article

Transarterial Radioembolization: Patient Selection and Microsphere Characteristics

Mark A. Westcott

¹Department of Radiology, Lenox Hill Hospital/Northwell Health, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine, New York, New York

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Abstract

Transarterial radioembolization (TARE) using yttrium-90 (⁹⁰Y)-labeled microspheres has become increasingly adopted as an important treatment option for primary and metastatic hepatic malignancies. Rigorous patient evaluation and selection prior to TARE is critical to optimize the benefits of this therapy and minimize adverse events. Equally important for ensuring a successful ⁹⁰Y program is a broad knowledge of the fundamental physical characteristics, manufacturing processes, and supply and delivery parameters of the different commercially available microspheres and those currently under investigation for use in the United States.

Keywords

transarterial radioembolization - patient selection - radioembolization-induced liver disease

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