Liver Tumor Embolization & Chemoembolization
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- Опубліковано 22 лис 2023
- Liver tumor embolization or chemoembolization, often referred to as Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE), is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat certain types of liver cancer, particularly hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) or liver limited metastatic tumors.
During TACE, a combination of chemotherapy drugs and embolic agents is delivered directly into the blood vessels that supply the tumor. The procedure typically involves these steps:
- Catheter Insertion: A thin, flexible tube (catheter) is inserted into an artery, usually in the groin, and guided through blood vessels to the hepatic artery, which supplies blood to the liver tumors.
- Chemotherapy Infusion: Chemotherapy drugs, often mixed with a contrast medium to enhance visibility under imaging, are injected directly into the artery feeding the tumor. The goal is to deliver high concentrations of the drug directly to the cancerous cells while minimizing exposure to the rest of the body.
- Embolization: After chemotherapy delivery, embolic agents such as tiny particles or beads are injected through the catheter. These particles block the blood vessels supplying the tumor, causing its blood supply to be cut off. This helps in trapping the chemotherapy drugs within the tumor, enhancing their effectiveness by depriving the tumor of its blood supply.
The combination of chemotherapy drugs and embolization aims to shrink the tumor, slow down its growth, or alleviate symptoms. TACE is often recommended for patients with liver tumors who are not suitable candidates for surgery or transplantation.
This procedure is performed by interventional radiologists, and patient selection is based on various factors including tumor size, location, and overall liver function. The effectiveness of TACE can vary depending on individual patient factors and tumor characteristics.
Before undergoing TACE, patients typically undergo imaging studies such as CT scans or MRIs to assess the size and location of the tumor, helping guide the procedure and treatment plan. Post-procedure monitoring and follow-ups are essential to evaluate the treatment's effectiveness and plan further management if needed.
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Very Informative and crisp!!
Glad you liked it. We have also an animation for percutaneous ablations of liver tumors.
My father was done 1st DEB tace on 03/07/24. He is suffering from fever, abdomen pain and weakness. Please tell me what can I do.
I am also confused about the benefits of DEB TACE. Is it beneficial or not for 4th stage liver cancer. Please tell me
Can the liver TACE procedure cause blood in stool or typhoid fever?
A TACE procedure should not lead to GI bleeding as it specifically targets the liver tumor's embolization, not affecting the gastrointestinal tract directly. It also wouldn't cause typhoid fever. However, it's common for patients to experience general symptoms like fever, fatigue, and loss of appetite, known collectively as post-embolization syndrome.
My father was done two TACE procedures after 2nd procedure 5 weeks he is suffering from fever and abdominal pain is this normal please guide
Post-transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (cTACE) symptoms such as fever and fatigue, lasting up to 8 weeks, are a common and expected outcome. These symptoms primarily arise from the body's reaction to chemicals released by the disintegration of tumor cells and the effects of the chemotherapy itself. This response is part of the body's natural process in dealing with the treatment's aftermath and the breakdown of tumor cells.
@@IRADGraphics thank you for your reply
Wer did you done this procedure,can you please share details please