title: [How to do: transarterial chemoembolization (TACE)].
abstract: Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE) is the standard procedure for intermediate stage hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). TACE combines local chemotherapy with embolization of the arterially hypervascularisated HCC. In this article we present indication, contraindication, technical background, practical approach and side effect of TACE.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Innere Medizin II, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Schultheiß
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Radiologie (Angiographie), Universitätsklinikum Freiburg.
authors.forename: Lars
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Maruschke
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016461:Chemoembolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods*; D006490:Hemostatics / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D015641:Radiography, Interventional / Q000379:methods; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents; D006490:Hemostatics