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Area of Science:

  • Interventional Radiology
  • Oncology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a significant health concern.
  • National guidelines for HCC diagnosis and treatment are under development in Germany.
  • Interventional radiology plays a key role in HCC management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current status and practices of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) in Germany.
  • To identify variations in TACE protocols among German interventional radiology departments.
  • To inform the development of standardized TACE guidelines for HCC.

Main Methods:

  • A statewide survey was conducted among chief physicians of interventional radiology departments in Germany.
  • An e-mail questionnaire focused on TACE practices for intermediate-stage HCC.
  • Data from 96 completed questionnaires were statistically evaluated.

Main Results:

  • Commonly used embolic agents include drug-eluting beads and lipiodol.
  • Frequently combined cytotoxic drugs are doxorubicin, epirubicin, and cisplatin.
  • Superselective chemoembolization is preferred by 60% of practitioners, with multiple sessions common (95.5%) at 1-2 month intervals.

Conclusions:

  • Significant variations in TACE protocols exist across Germany.
  • The findings underscore the need for standardized TACE practices for HCC.
  • Establishing standards of care is crucial for optimizing TACE efficacy and patient outcomes.