Selective internal radiation therapy: 90 Y (yttrium) labeled microspheres for liver malignancies (primary and metastatic).
Indian J Cancer
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2011 Jan-Mar; 48(1): 18-23
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ABSTRACT
Selective Internal Radiation Therapy is a relatively new technique that irradiates malignant liver lesions using microscopic beads. It provides micro-embolization coupled with high-dose interstitial radiotherapy. Besides colorectal cancers, this therapy has shown benefit in patients with a variety of other tumors including carcinoid tumors, lung, breast, sarcoma, colon, hepatocellular and ocular melanoma. Its clinical benefit can be as much as 85%, survival can be doubled and patients with extensive colorectal metastases not amenable to resection or ablation can be offered a 32% chance of surviving for 18 months. Ongoing and future studies will refine our understanding of optimizing patient eligibility, dosage, frequency as well as novel applications.
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Prognóstico
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Radioisótopos de Ítrio
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Braquiterapia
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Humanos
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Ensaios Clínicos como Assunto
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Neoplasias Hepáticas
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Microesferas
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
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Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Cancer
Ano de publicação:
2011
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