A descriptive analysis of the characteristics, treatment response and prognosis of hepatic dominant solid tumors undergoing selective internal radiation therapy (SIRT).

ABSTRACT:

Background

Selective internal radiotherapy is widely used for liver dominant diseases of solid tumors. However, data about sequential treatment and prognostic factors are lacking.

Methods

We consecutively included all 209 patients who received a selective internal radiotherapy intervention between January 2015 and May 2019. A retrospective analysis of their electronic patient records was performed regarding diagnosis of cancer, previous therapies and applied radioactive activity. A multicenter follow-up at least 6 weeks after intervention to assess radiological response and irregular subsequent follow-ups to asses disease progression were conducted. In addition, subgroup analyses were carried out.

Results

The most frequently treated indications were hepatocellular car

SUBMITTER: Gosztonyi B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9830351 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature