Drug-eluting beads transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma: Current state of the art

Table 1 Absolute and relative contraindications to transarterial chemoembolization

Contraindications
Absolute contraindications	Decompensated cirrhosis (Child-Pugh ≥ B8) Extensive tumor with massive replacement of both entire lobes Severely reduced portal vein flow Technical impediments to hepatic intra-arterial treatment
Relative contraindications	Kidney failure Severe cardiopulmonary comorbidities Tumor size ≥ 10 cm Untreated varices at high risk of bleeding Bile-duct occlusion