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World J Gastroenterol. Jun 7, 2015; 21(21): 6518-6525
Published online Jun 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i21.6518
Published online Jun 7, 2015. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i21.6518
Table 1 Main characteristics and differences between TheraSphere® and Sir-Spheres
| Sir-Spheres® | TheraSphere® | |
| Diameters (μm) | 32 ± 10 | 22 ± 10 |
| Specific weight (g/dL) | 1.6 | 3.6 |
| Activity per microsphere to date calibration (Bq) | 50 | 2500 |
| Number of microsphere (vial, million) | 40-80 | 1.2-8 |
| Material | Resin | Glass |
| Activity in the vial (GBq) | 3% ± 10% | 3, 5, 7, 10, 15 or 20 |
- Citation: Sacco R, Mismas V, Marceglia S, Romano A, Giacomelli L, Bertini M, Federici G, Metrangolo S, Parisi G, Tumino E, Bresci G, Corti A, Tredici M, Piccinno M, Giorgi L, Bartolozzi C, Bargellini I. Transarterial radioembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma: An update and perspectives. World J Gastroenterol 2015; 21(21): 6518-6525
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v21/i21/6518.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v21.i21.6518