A Pilot Study on Hepatobiliary Scintigraphy to Monitor Regional Liver Function in ⁹⁰Y Radioembolization.

ABSTRACT: Radioembolization is increasingly used as a bridge to resection (i.e., radiation lobectomy). It combines ipsilateral tumor control with the induction of contralateral hypertrophy to facilitate lobar resection. The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the complementary value of hepatobiliary scintigraphy (HBS) before and after radioembolization in the assessment of the future remnant liver. Methods: Consecutive patients with liver tumors who underwent HBS before and after ⁹⁰Y radioembolization were included. Regional (treated/nontreated) and whole liver function and volume were determined on HBS and CT. Changes in regional liver function and volume were correlated with the functional liver absorbed doses, determined on ⁹⁰Y PET/CT. In addition, the correlat

SUBMITTER: van der Velden S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6785787 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature