title: Trans-Arterial Radioembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma.
abstract: This article offers an overview of a new therapeutic option in hepatocellular carcinoma using trans-arterial radioembolization. In particular, it covers practical aspects of the technique and the currently available preliminary data in terms of disease control. We explore the potentials of radioembolization both in early and advanced stages of the disease, as single treatment and as companion to targeted agents such as sorafenib.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Pisa University Hospital, Pisa, Italy.
authors.forename: Rodolfo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Sacco
authors.forename: Luigi
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Giorgi
authors.forename: Lorenzo
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Fornaro
authors.forename: Irene
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Bargellini
mesh_terms: D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D016461:Chemoembolization, Therapeutic / Q000009:adverse effects; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D008863:Microspheres; D055806:Microvessels / Q000473:pathology / Q000528:radiation effects*; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D015021:Yttrium Radioisotopes / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D015021:Yttrium Radioisotopes