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[Interventional palliative therapy]

R Fischbach1, K Lackner, P Landwehr

  • 1Institut und Poliklinik für Radiologische Diagnostik, Universität zu Köln.

Zentralblatt Fur Chirurgie
|August 15, 1998
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Interventional radiology offers minimally invasive palliative treatments like metallic stent implantation for malignant obstructions and transcatheter arterial embolisation for liver tumors. Further trials are needed to define indications for these effective therapies.

Area of Science:

  • Interventional Radiology
  • Palliative Care
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Interventional radiology has evolved from diagnostic procedures to therapeutic interventions.
  • These methods are increasingly utilized in palliative care for cancer patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the therapeutic applications of interventional radiology in palliative care.
  • To discuss the role of metallic stents and transcatheter therapies for malignant conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Metallic stent implantation for malignant biliary/esophageal obstruction and vena cava compression.
  • Transcatheter arterial embolisation, chemoembolisation, and chemoinfusion for inoperable liver malignomas.

Main Results:

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  • Metallic stents offer minimally invasive and highly efficient treatment.
  • Transcatheter therapies are established palliative treatments for liver malignancies.

    • Conclusions:

    • Interventional radiology provides effective palliative treatment options.
    • Prospective trials are necessary to refine indications and treatment concepts.
    • Therapeutic decisions require individualized patient assessment.