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World J Gastroenterol. Jan 14, 2018; 24(2): 161-169
Published online Jan 14, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i2.161
Published online Jan 14, 2018. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v24.i2.161
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 |
- Citation: Facciorusso A. Drug-eluting beads transarterial chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma: Current state of the art. World J Gastroenterol 2018; 24(2): 161-169
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v24/i2/161.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v24.i2.161