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Outcomes of transarterial chemoembolization (cTACE) in elderly patients with non-resectable hepatocellular carcinoma.

Authors :
Noaro, G.
Ireland, H.
Gordon-Smith, J.
Masson, N.
Adair, A.
Harrison, E.
Fasolo, E.
Wigmore, S.J.
Source :
HPB. 2019 Supplement3, Vol. 21, pS626-S626. 1p.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

B Background: b There are a number of treatment options to palliate patients with unresectable hepatocarcinoma (HCC), but they must be tailored carefully. Aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of conventional transarterial chemoembolization (cTACE) in elderly patients treated at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. B Conclusion: b Elderly patients treated with TACE for unresectable HCC have good OS with low complication rate. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1365182X
Volume :
21
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
HPB
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
141214811
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hpb.2019.10.336