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Review
. 2021 Jun;46(6):2850-2854.
doi: 10.1007/s00261-020-02914-8. Epub 2021 Jan 4.

Hybrid angiography-CT for transarterial radioembolization: a pictorial essay

Alex Lionberg  1 , Karan Nijhawan  2 , Rakesh Navuluri  2 , Steven Zangan  2 , Thuong Van Ha  2 , Brian Funaki  2 , Osman Ahmed  2
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Review

Hybrid angiography-CT for transarterial radioembolization: a pictorial essay

Alex Lionberg et al. Abdom Radiol (NY). 2021 Jun.

Abstract

Although hybrid angiography-CT (Angio-CT) has a long history of use for interventional oncology procedures, its applications for transarterial radioembolization (TARE) are not as well described in the literature. This pictorial essay demonstrates a single-institution experience with the utilization of an Angio-CT system for TARE treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Procedural images and clinical data for twenty-four patients who underwent initial angiographic mapping with hepatopulmonary shunt fraction assessment and or administration of Yttrium-90 (Y-90) microspheres using the Angio-CT system to date were reviewed. Cases were reviewed for examples that highlight the specific utility of Angio-CT. Three representative TARE cases were selected which illustrate unique advantages and applications of the Angio-CT system when performing TARE. These include the ability to optimally delineate hepatic vascular anatomy, accurately calculate liver volumes for dosimetry, and improve the detection and characterization of equivocal lesions. Angio-CT has unique advantages which can be applied to TARE treatment of patients with HCC. The technology has potential to be an especially effective tool for those who aim to be at the cutting edge of the rapidly growing field of interventional oncology.

Keywords: Hepatocellular carcinoma; Hybrid angiography-CT; Interventional oncology; Transarterial radioembolization; Y-90.

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