Intra-arterial embolotherapy for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: update and future prospects
Savic LJ, Chapiro J, Geschwind JH. Intra-arterial embolotherapy for intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma: update and future prospects. HepatoBiliary Surgery And Nutrition 2017, 6: 7-21. PMID: 28261591, PMCID: PMC5332218, DOI: 10.21037/hbsn.2016.11.02.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntra-arterial therapyConventional transcatheter arterial chemoembolizationLoco-regional therapyIntrahepatic cholangiocarcinomaOnly curative treatment optionUnresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinomaCurative treatment optionIntra-arterial administrationTranscatheter arterial chemoembolizationConversion of patientsDrug-eluting beadsTreatment escalationY90-RESystemic chemotherapyDEB-TACEPalliative treatmentProspective trialSurvival benefitArterial chemoembolizationCombination regimensPalliative approachClinical evidenceLate presentationPoor prognosisTherapeutic options