Radioembolisation in Europe: A Survey Amongst CIRSE Members

Margot T M Reinders, Etienne Mees, Maciej J Powerski, Rutger C G Bruijnen, Maurice A A J van den Bosch, Marnix G E H Lam, Maarten L J Smits

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Radioembolisation of liver tumours demands many choices from the physician regarding planning of treatment and subsequent follow-up.

METHODS: An online questionnaire was distributed amongst all members of the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) to investigate the current state of radioembolisation practice.

RESULTS: The survey was completed by 60 centres. The increasing number of radioembolisation procedures may reflect that radioembolisation is increasingly recognised as a valuable treatment option in European cancer guidelines. Imaging modalities play an important role in decision making. Furthermore, there seems to be a trend towards less coil-embolisation of non-target vessels. In addition, type of microsphere, model for dose calculation, complications and future developments are evaluated in this article.

CONCLUSIONS: This survey provides insight into the current state of radioembolisation practice across Europe.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1759-1789
Number of pages11
JournalCardiovascular and Interventional Radiology
Volume41
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2018

Keywords

  • Interventionaloncology
  • Liver
  • Radioembolisation
  • Yttrium

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