Transarterial chemoembolization using iodized oil for unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma: perspective from multistep hepatocarcinogenesis

Kengo YoshimitsuDepartment of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Fukuoka University, Fukuoka, JapanAbstract: Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) using iodized oil (Lipiodol®) (Lp-TACE) as a carrier of chemotherapeutic agents has been routinely performed to control hepatocellular carcinomas...

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Main Author: Yoshimitsu K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2014-07-01
Series:Hepatic Medicine : Evidence and Research
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/transarterial-chemoembolization-using-iodized-oil-for-unresectable-hep-a17459