Selective Transarterial Chemoembolization of Advanced Hepatocellular Carcinomas: A Reasonable Palliative Option

2008

Abstract Background The purpose of this study was to provide information concerning the performance of selective transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) as a palliative treatment in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), also in the case of multifocal lesions. Patients and methods We reviewed prospectively collected data on 43 patients with cirrhosis and HCC who underwent selective TACE as a palliative treatment. Patients were assigned to one of two groups: (1) those with one to three HCC lesions, and (2) those with four or more HCC lesions. Results One hundred and two TACE sessions were applied in 43 patients. There were 39 men and 4 women with a mean age of 65.5 ± 8.273 years. Alpha…