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Sljivic M, Sever M, Ocvirk J, Mesti T, Brecelj E, Popovic P. Prognostic factors for overall survival and safety of trans-arterial chemoembolization (TACE) with irinotecan-loaded drug-eluting beads (DEBIRI) in patients with colorectal liver metastases. Radiol Oncol 2024; 58:214-220. [PMID: 38553252 PMCID: PMC11165976 DOI: 10.2478/raon-2024-0023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Transarterial chemoembolisation with irinotecan-loaded drug-eluting beads (DEBIRI TACE) can be considered in patients with unresectable colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRLM) who progress after all approved standard therapies or in patients unsuitable for systemic therapy. PATIENTS AND METHODS Between September 2010 and March 2020, thirty patients (22 men and 8 women; mean age 66.8 ± 13.2) were included in this retrospective study. DEBIRI TACE was conducted in 43% of patients unsuitable for systemic therapy as a first-line treatment and 57% as salvage therapy after the progression of systemic therapy. All the patients had liver-limited disease. In the case of unilobar disease, two treatments were performed at four-week intervals, and in the case of bilobar disease, four treatments were performed at two-week intervals. All patients were premedicated and monitored after the procedure. Adverse events were graded according to the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe (CIRSE) classification system for complications. RESULTS The median overall survival (OS) from the beginning of DEBIRI TACE in the salvage group was 17.4 months; in the group without prior systemic therapy, it was 21.6 months. The median overall survival of all patients was 17.4 months (95% confidence interval [CI]: 10.0-24.7 months), and progression-free survival (PFS) was 4.2 months (95% CI: 0.9-7.4 months). The one-year survival rate after the procedure was 61%, and the two-year rate was 25%. Univariate analysis showed better survival of patients with four or fewer liver metastases (p = 0.002). There were no treatment-related deaths or grade 4 and 5 adverse events. Nonserious adverse events (Grades 1 and 2) were present in 53% of patients, and Grade 3 adverse events were present in 6% of the patients. CONCLUSIONS DEBIRI TACE is a well-tolerated treatment option for patients with liver metastases of colorectal cancer. Patients with four or fewer liver metastases correlated with better survival.
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- Maja Sljivic
- Faculty of Medicine Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Clinical Institute of Radiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute of Oncology, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- University of Primorska, Faculty of Health Sciences, Isola, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute of Oncology, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Institute of Oncology, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Faculty of Medicine Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Clinical Institute of Radiology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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DePietro DM, Li X, Shamimi-Noori SM. Chemoembolization Beyond Hepatocellular Carcinoma: What Tumors Can We Treat and When? Semin Intervent Radiol 2024; 41:27-47. [PMID: 38495263 PMCID: PMC10940046 DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-1777716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/19/2024]
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Liver metastases are the most common malignancy found in the liver and are 20 to 40 times more common than primary hepatic tumors, including hepatocellular carcinoma. Patients with liver metastases often present with advanced disease and are not eligible for curative-intent surgery or ablative techniques. The unique hepatic arterial blood supply of liver metastases allows interventional radiologists to target these tumors with transarterial therapies. Transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) has been studied in the treatment of liver metastases originating from a variety of primary malignancies and has demonstrated benefits in terms of hepatic progression-free survival, overall survival, and symptomatic relief, among other benefits. Depending on the primary tumor from which they originate, liver metastases may have different indications for TACE, may utilize different TACE regimens and techniques, and may result in different post-procedural outcomes. This review offers an overview of TACE techniques and specific considerations in the treatment of liver metastases, provides an in-depth review of TACE in the treatment of liver metastases originating from colorectal cancer, neuroendocrine tumor, and uveal melanoma, which represent some of the many tumors beyond hepatocellular carcinoma that can be treated by TACE, and summarizes data regarding when one should consider TACE in their treatment algorithms.
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- Daniel M. DePietro
- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Department of Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Irizato M, Nishiofuku H, Sato T, Maeda S, Toyoda S, Matsumoto T, Chanoki Y, Oshima K, Furuichi K, Sueyoshi S, Tanaka T. Transarterial Chemoembolization with Irinotecan-loaded Beads Followed by Arterial Infusion of 5-Fluorouracil for Metastatic Liver Tumors Refractory to Standard Systemic Chemotherapy. INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY (HIGASHIMATSUYAMA-SHI (JAPAN) 2023; 8:92-96. [PMID: 37485491 PMCID: PMC10359171 DOI: 10.22575/interventionalradiology.2022-0026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 07/25/2023]
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We report two cases of liver metastases from colorectal and anal cancers after the failure of systemic chemotherapies that were successfully treated with a combination therapy of transarterial chemoembolization using irinotecan-loaded drug-eluting beads and hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy. In both cases, hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy was performed as maintenance therapy after irinotecan-loaded drug-eluting beads. Irinotecan at a dose of 120 mg was loaded on drug delivery beads for irinotecan-loaded drug-eluting bead-transarterial chemoembolization. A weekly high-dose 5-fluorouracil regimen (1000 mg/m2/5 h) was used for hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy. The liver metastases shrank remarkably in both cases, and progression-free survivals of 13 and 9 months, respectively, were obtained without any severe adverse events.
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- Mariko Irizato
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Nara Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Nara Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Nara Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Nara Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Nara Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Nara Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Nara Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Nara Medical University, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Saiseikai Suita Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Nara Medical University, Japan
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Hsu TF, Chang WC, Chang PY, Lin HH, Chen PK, Ko KH, Chiu SH. Drug-eluting beads loaded with irinotecan to treat synchronous liver-only metastases of colorectal cancer non-responsive to bevacizumab-based chemotherapy. Br J Radiol 2023; 96:20220767. [PMID: 36802795 PMCID: PMC10161911 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20220767] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/22/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of drug-eluting beads loaded with irinotecan (DEBIRI) in colorectal cancer (CRC) patients with synchronous liver-only metastases non-responsive to bevacizumab-based chemotherapy (BBC). METHODS Fifty-eight patients were enrolled in this study. Treatment response to BBC and DEBIRI were determined by the morphological criteria and Choi's criteria, respectively. Progression-free survival (PFS) and overall survival (OS) were recorded. The correlation between pre-DEBIRI CT parameters and treatment response to DEBIRI was analyzed. RESULTS CRC patients were divided into the BBC responsive group (R group) (n = 16) and the non-responsive group (n = 42), which was further divided into the NR group (23 patients who did not receive DEBIRI) and the NR+DEBIRI group (19 patients who received DEBIRI after failing BBC). Among the R, NR and NR+DEBIRI groups, the median PFS were 11, 12, and 4 months, respectively (p < 0.01); median OS were 36, 23, and 12 months, respectively (p = 0.01). In the NR+DEBIRI group, 33 metastatic lesions were treated with DEBIRI, of which 18 (54.5%) reached objective response. The receiver operating characteristic curve showed that the contrast enhancement ratio (CER) before DEBIRI could predict objective response (AUC = 0.737, p < 0.01). CONCLUSION In CRC patients, DEBIRI can achieve acceptable objective response for liver metastases non-responsive to BBC. However, this locoregional control does not prolong survival. The pre-DEBIRI CER can predict OR in these patients. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE DEBIRI can act as an acceptable locoregional management in CRC patients with liver metastases non-responsive to BBC, and the pre-DEBIRI CER is a potential indicator of locoregional control.
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- Ting-Fu Hsu
- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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Lu H, Zheng C, Fan L, Xiong B. Efficacy and Safety of TACE Combined with Regorafenib versus TACE in the Third-Line Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases. JOURNAL OF ONCOLOGY 2022; 2022:5366011. [PMID: 37251557 PMCID: PMC10219774 DOI: 10.1155/2022/5366011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2022] [Revised: 10/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND The liver is the most common site of metastasis in colorectal cancer. In patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases, the 5-year survival rate is less than 5%. Many patients with colorectal liver metastases require effective subsequent therapy after the failure of standard first-line/second-line therapy. The purpose of this study is to investigate the efficacy and safety of TACE combined with Regorafenib versus TACE in the third-line treatment of patients with colorectal liver metastases. METHOD The clinical data of 132 patients with colorectal liver metastases were collected. There were two groups: TACE + Regorafenib group (N = 63); TACE group (N = 69). TACE uses CalliSpheres® drug-loaded microspheres (loaded with irinotecan). Regorafenib is administered at a dose of 120 mg once daily. If the patient is severely intolerable, the regorafenib dose is adjusted to 80 mg once daily. Primary study endpoints were (1) to evaluate the tumor response, ORR, and DCR and (2) to evaluate OS and PFS in the two groups. Secondary study endpoints were (1) to compare the performance status, CEA, CA19-9 after treatment between the two groups and (2) to compare the incidence of adverse events between the two groups. RESULTS There were significant differences in tumor response, ORR, DCR, OS, and PFS after treatment between the two groups. TACE combined with the Regorafenib group versus the TACE group: ORR (57.1% vs 33.3%), DCR (82.5% vs 68.1%), mOS (18.2 months vs 11.3 months), and mPFS (8.9 months vs 5.3 months). The performance status after treatment was better in the TACE + Regorafenib group than in the TACE group (P < 0.05). The CEA and CA19-9 negative rates after treatment were higher in the TACE + Regorafenib group than in the TACE group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION For the third-line treatment of colorectal liver metastases, the combination of TACE + Regorafenib had better tumor response, OS, and PFS than TACE TACE + Regorafenib combination could be considered as salvage therapy for colorectal liver metastases who failed the first- and second-line standard therapy.
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- Haohao Lu
- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue No. 1277, Wuhan 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue No. 1277, Wuhan 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan 430022, China
- Department of Oncology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue No. 1277, Wuhan 430022, China
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- Department of Radiology, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Jiefang Avenue No. 1277, Wuhan 430022, China
- Hubei Province Key Laboratory of Molecular Imaging, Wuhan 430022, China
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Safety, Feasibility and Technical Considerations from a Prospective, Observational Study-CIREL: Irinotecan-TACE for CRLM in 152 Patients. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11206178. [PMID: 36294499 PMCID: PMC9604674 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11206178] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 10/15/2022] [Accepted: 10/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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CIREL, a prospective, Europe-wide, observational study aimed to assess the real-world feasibility and tolerability of irinotecan-based transarterial chemoembolization (LP-irinotecan TACE) for unresectable colorectal cancer liver metastases with regard to the treatment plan and adverse events (AEs). CIREL enrolled 152 eligible patients (≥18 years) with liver-only or dominant metastases treated with LP-irinotecan TACE following a multidisciplinary tumor board decision. Data were prospectively collected for baseline, the number of planned and performed sessions, and technical information and safety according to CTCAE 4.03/5.0. Results from 351 analyzed treatment sessions showed technical success for 99% of sessions, and 121 patients (79%) completed all planned sessions. Further, 60% of sessions were performed using opioids, 4% intra-arterial anesthetics, and 25% both. Additionally, 60% of patients experienced at least one peri-interventional AE of any grade; 8% of grade 3−4. Occurrence of AEs was related to larger liver-involvement (p < 0.001), bi-lobar disease (p = 0.002), and larger beads (p < 0.001). Using corticosteroids together with antiemetics showed reduced and lower grade vomiting (p = 0.01). LP-irinotecan TACE was tolerated well and had a high proportion of completed treatment plans. This minimally invasive locoregional treatment can be used together with concomitant systemic therapy or ablation.
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Efficacy of Drug-Eluting Bead Transarterial Chemoembolization in the Treatment of Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis. JOURNAL OF HEALTHCARE ENGINEERING 2022; 2022:4930047. [PMID: 35463654 PMCID: PMC9020930 DOI: 10.1155/2022/4930047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2022] [Revised: 03/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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We aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of drug-eluting bead transarterial chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) in the treatment of colorectal cancer liver metastasis. A total of 120 patients with colorectal cancer liver metastasis were divided into the TACE group (receiving TACE treatment, n = 60) and the DEB-TACE group (receiving DEB-TACE treatment, n = 60). At 1 month after treatment, the objective response rate (ORR) in the TACE group and DEB-TACE group were 65.0% (39/60) and 78.3% (47/60), respectively, and the disease control rate (DCR) was 78.3% (47/60) and 85.0% (51/60), respectively. Three months later, the ORRs in TACE and DEB-TACE groups were 63.3% (38/60) and 75.0% (45/60), and the DCRs were 76.7% (46/60) and 81.7% (49/60). We showed that the 1-year overall survival (OS) in TACE and DEB-TACE groups were 100% (60/60) and 88.3% (53/60), respectively, and the 2-year OS were 78.3% (47/60) and 61.7% (37/60). Further analysis indicated that the OS in the DEB-TACE group was significantly longer than that in the TACE group (P = 0.045). DEB-TACE is effective, safe, and feasible in the treatment of colorectal cancer liver metastasis, which can effectively improve the survival of patients.
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Chang X, Sun P, Zhang J, Zhang L, Wu H, Xie Y, Liu J. CalliSpheres drug-eluting beads transarterial-chemoembolization in the treatment of liver metastases from breast cancer: Initial experience in 14 patients. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e28407. [PMID: 34967376 PMCID: PMC8718222 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2021] [Accepted: 12/06/2021] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Breast cancer patients with liver metastases are associated with high mortality. However, no standardized treatment approach is available for these patients who have undergone chemotherapy and hormonal therapy. We aimed to assess the clinical outcomes of patients with breast cancer liver metastases (BCLM) who underwent drug-eluting beads used for transarterial-chemoembolization (DEB-TACE).We retrospectively enrolled 14 patients with 39 lesions who underwent DEB-TACE for liver metastases following mastectomy for primary breast cancer. The incidence of complications, overall survival (OS), and local tumor progression-free survival (PFS) were assessed.A total of 14 patients with 39 liver metastases were treated with DEB-TACE from July 2017 to July 2020. The objective response rates (ORR) and disease control rates (DCR) were 71.4% and 92.8% at the 3-month period and 50% and 71.4% at the 6-month period, respectively. During the follow-up period the local tumor PFS was 8.0 months. The median OS was 20.0 months (range, 8-40 months) and the 1-, 2-year OS rates were 84.4% and 47.4%, respectively. No severe complications caused by this technique were detected.DEB-TACE for BCLM was characterized as a low trauma technique, with a limited number of complications. The results indicated that this method was safe and effective for patients with BCLM and could be widely adopted as a palliative treatment in clinical practice.
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- Xu Chang
- Department of Interventional Therapy II, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, China
- Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy II, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, China
- Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy II, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, China
- Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy II, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, China
- Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy II, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, China
- Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy II, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, China
- Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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- Department of Interventional Therapy II, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Jinan, China
- Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, China
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Czauderna C, Luley K, von Bubnoff N, Marquardt JU. Tailored Systemic Therapy for Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases. Int J Mol Sci 2021; 22:11780. [PMID: 34769209 PMCID: PMC8584068 DOI: 10.3390/ijms222111780] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Revised: 10/27/2021] [Accepted: 10/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Liver metastases are the most common site of metastatic spread in colorectal cancer. Current treatment approaches involve effective systemic therapies in combination with surgical and/or interventional strategies. Multimodal strategies greatly improved clinical outcomes of patients with metastatic colorectal cancer over the last decades. Identification of predictive and prognostic biomarkers helped to comprehensively refine individual targeted treatment approaches and resulted in median overall survival rates of 30 months or longer. Current guidelines, thus, recommend treatment selection according to patients' performance status, tumor localization and stage as well as the tumor's molecular and genetic status. Here, we outline the latest developments in molecular decision-making for patients with upfront resectable, potentially or initially unresectable and non/never-resectable colorectal cancer liver metastases.
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- Carolin Czauderna
- Department of Medicine I, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein—Campus Lübeck, 23558 Lübeck, Germany;
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- Department of Hemato-Oncology, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein—Campus Lübeck, 23558 Lübeck, Germany; (K.L.); (N.v.B.)
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- Department of Hemato-Oncology, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein—Campus Lübeck, 23558 Lübeck, Germany; (K.L.); (N.v.B.)
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- Department of Medicine I, University Medical Center Schleswig-Holstein—Campus Lübeck, 23558 Lübeck, Germany;
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Lucatelli P, Burrel M, Guiu B, de Rubeis G, van Delden O, Helmberger T. CIRSE Standards of Practice on Hepatic Transarterial Chemoembolisation. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2021; 44:1851-1867. [PMID: 34694454 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-021-02968-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2021] [Accepted: 09/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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This CIRSE Standards of Practice document is aimed at interventional radiologists and provides best practices for performing transarterial chemoembolisation. It has been developed by an expert writing group under the guidance of the CIRSE Standards of Practice Committee. It will encompass all technical details reflecting European practice of different TACE procedures (Lp-TACE, DEM-TACE, DSM-TACE, b-TACE) as well as revising the existing literature on the various clinical indications (HCC, mCRC, ICC, NET). Finally, new frontiers of development will also be discussed.
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- Pierleone Lucatelli
- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Radiological Oncological and Anatomo-Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy.
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- Radiology Department, Hospital Clínic of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Radiology, Montpellier School of Medicine, St-Eloi University Hospital, Montpellier, France
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Radiological Oncological and Anatomo-Pathological Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera San Camillo Forlanini, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Bogenhausen Hospital, Munich, Germany
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Zhao JJ, Tan E, Sultana R, Syn NL, Da Zhuang K, Leong S, Tai DWM, Too CW. Intra-arterial therapy for unresectable colorectal liver metastases: A meta-analysis. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2021; 32:1536-1545.e38. [PMID: 34166803 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2021.05.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2020] [Revised: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy of hepatic arterial infusion (HAI), conventional trans-arterial chemoembolization (cTACE), drug-eluting embolic trans-arterial chemoembolization (DEE-TACE), trans-arterial radioembolization (TARE) and their combinations with systemic chemotherapy (SCT) for unresectable colorectal liver metastases. METHODS A search was conducted on EMBASE, Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science for prospective non-randomized studies and randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from inception to 20th June 2020. Survival data of patients were recovered from original Kaplan-Meier curves by exploiting a graphical reconstructive algorithm. One-stage meta-analyses were conducted for median overall survival (OS), survival rates (SR), and restricted mean survival time (RMST), while two-stage meta-analyses of proportions were conducted to determine response rates (RR) and conversion-to-resection rates (CRR). RESULTS 71 prospective non-randomized studies and 21 RCTs were identified comprising 6,695 patients. Among patients treated beyond first line, DEE-TACE+SCT (n=152) had the best survival outcomes of median OS of 26.5 (95%-CI: 22.5-29.1) months and 3-year RMST of 23.6 (95%-CI: 21.8-25.5) months. Upon further stratification by publication year, DEE-TACE+SCT appears to consistently have the highest pooled survival rates at 1-year (81.9%) and 2-years (66.1%) in recent publications (2015-2020). DEE-TACE+SCT and HAI+SCT had the highest pooled-RRs of 56.7% (I2=0.90) and 62.6% (I2=0.87) respectively and pooled-CRRs of 35.5% (I2=0.00) and 30.3% (I2=0.80) respectively. CONCLUSION Albeit significant heterogeneity, paucity of high-quality evidence and the non-comparative nature of all analyses, the overall evidence suggests that patients treated with DEE-TACE+SCT may have the best oncological outcomes and greatest potential to be converted for resection.
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- Joseph J Zhao
- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Division of Radiological Sciences; Radiological Sciences Academic Clinical Program, SingHealth- Duke-National University of Singapore Academic Medical, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Centre for Quantitative Medicine, Duke-National University of Singapore Graduate Medical School, Singapore
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- Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Division of Radiological Sciences; Radiological Sciences Academic Clinical Program, SingHealth- Duke-National University of Singapore Academic Medical, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Division of Radiological Sciences; Radiological Sciences Academic Clinical Program, SingHealth- Duke-National University of Singapore Academic Medical, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Division of Medical Oncology, National Cancer Centre Singapore, Singapore
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Division of Radiological Sciences; Radiological Sciences Academic Clinical Program, SingHealth- Duke-National University of Singapore Academic Medical, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore.
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Kwan J, Pua U. Review of Intra-Arterial Therapies for Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastasis. Cancers (Basel) 2021; 13:cancers13061371. [PMID: 33803606 PMCID: PMC8003062 DOI: 10.3390/cancers13061371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/14/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Simple Summary Colorectal cancer liver metastasis occurs in more than 50% of patients with colorectal cancer and is thought to be the most common cause of death from this cancer. The mainstay of treatment for inoperable liver metastasis has been combination systemic chemotherapy with or without the addition of biological targeted therapy with a goal for disease downstaging, for potential curative resection, or more frequently, for disease control. For patients with dominant liver metastatic disease or limited extrahepatic disease, liver-directed intra-arterial therapies including hepatic arterial chemotherapy infusion, chemoembolization and radioembolization are alternative treatment strategies that have shown promising results, most commonly in the salvage setting in patients with chemo-refractory disease. In recent years, their role in the first-line setting in conjunction with concurrent systemic chemotherapy has also been explored. This review aims to provide an update on the current evidence regarding liver-directed intra-arterial treatment strategies and to discuss potential trends for the future. Abstract The liver is frequently the most common site of metastasis in patients with colorectal cancer, occurring in more than 50% of patients. While surgical resection remains the only potential curative option, it is only eligible in 15–20% of patients at presentation. In the past two decades, major advances in modern chemotherapy and personalized biological agents have improved overall survival in patients with unresectable liver metastasis. For patients with dominant liver metastatic disease or limited extrahepatic disease, liver-directed intra-arterial therapies such as hepatic arterial chemotherapy infusion, chemoembolization and radioembolization are treatment strategies which are increasingly being considered to improve local tumor response and to reduce systemic side effects. Currently, these therapies are mostly used in the salvage setting in patients with chemo-refractory disease. However, their use in the first-line setting in conjunction with systemic chemotherapy as well as to a lesser degree, in a neoadjuvant setting, for downstaging to resection have also been investigated. Furthermore, some clinicians have considered these therapies as a temporizing tool for local disease control in patients undergoing a chemotherapy ‘holiday’ or acting as a bridge in patients between different lines of systemic treatment. This review aims to provide an update on the current evidence regarding liver-directed intra-arterial treatment strategies and to discuss potential trends for the future.
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Pereira PL, Iezzi R, Manfredi R, Carchesio F, Bánsághi Z, Brountzos E, Spiliopoulos S, Echevarria-Uraga JJ, Gonçalves B, Inchingolo R, Nardella M, Pellerin O, Sousa M, Arnold D, de Baère T, Gomez F, Helmberger T, Maleux G, Prenen H, Sangro B, Zeka B, Kaufmann N, Taieb J. The CIREL Cohort: A Prospective Controlled Registry Studying the Real-Life Use of Irinotecan-Loaded Chemoembolisation in Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases: Interim Analysis. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2021; 44:50-62. [PMID: 32974773 PMCID: PMC7728640 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-020-02646-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Accepted: 09/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) using irinotecan-eluting beads is an additional treatment option for colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRLM) patients that are not eligible for curative treatment approaches. This interim analysis focuses on feasibility of the planned statistical analysis regarding data distribution and completeness, treatment intention, safety and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of the first 50 patients prospectively enrolled in the CIrse REgistry for LifePearl™ microspheres (CIREL), an observational multicentre study conducted across Europe. METHODS In total, 50 patients ≥ 18 years diagnosed with CRLM and decided to be treated with irinotecan-eluting LifePearl™ microspheres TACE (LP-irinotecan TACE) by a multidisciplinary tumour board. There were no further inclusion or exclusion criteria. The primary endpoint is the categorisation of treatment intention, and secondary endpoints presented in this interim analysis are safety, treatment considerations and HRQOL. RESULTS LP-irinotecan TACE was conducted in 42% of patients as salvage therapy, 20% as an intensification treatment, 16% as a first-line treatment, 14% a consolidation treatment and 8% combination treatment with ablation with curative intent. Grade 3 and 4 adverse events were reported by 4% of patients during procedure and by 10% within 30 days. While 38% reported a worse, 62% reported a stable or better global health score, and 54% of patients with worse global health score were treated as salvage therapy patients. CONCLUSION This interim analysis confirms in a prospective analysis the feasibility of the study, with an acceptable toxicity profile. More patients reported a stable or improved HRQOL than deterioration. Deterioration of HRQOL was seen especially in salvage therapy patients. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT03086096.
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- Philippe L Pereira
- Zentrum für Radiologie, Minimal-Invasive Therapien und Nuklearmedizin, SLK-Kliniken Heilbronn GmbH, Am Gesundbrunnen 20-26, 74078, Heilbronn, Germany
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, UOC di Radiologia Diagnostica ed Interventistica Generale, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, UOC di Radiologia Diagnostica ed Interventistica Generale, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia, UOC di Radiologia Diagnostica ed Interventistica Generale, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario "A. Gemelli" IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Medical Imaging Center, Semmelweis University, Korányi Sándor u. 2, Budapest, 1082, Hungary
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, 2nd Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University General Hospital, Rimini 1, Chaidari, 124 62, Athens, Greece
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- Interventional Radiology Unit, 2nd Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Attikon University General Hospital, Rimini 1, Chaidari, 124 62, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Radiology, Osakidetza Basque Health Service, Galdakao-Usansolo Hospital, Barrio Labeaga s/n, 48960, Galdakao, Spain
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Portuguese Oncology Institute, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Madonna delle Grazie Hospital, Via Montescaglioso, 75100, Matera, Italy
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Madonna delle Grazie Hospital, Via Montescaglioso, 75100, Matera, Italy
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- Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Service de Radiologie Interventionnelle Vasculaire et Oncologique, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris-Cité, 20 Rue Leblanc, 75015, Paris, France
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Portuguese Oncology Institute, Rua Dr. António Bernardino de Almeida, 4200-072, Porto, Portugal
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- Asklepios Tumorzentrum Hamburg, AK Altona, Paul Ehrlich Str. 1, 22763, Hamburg, Germany
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- Service de Radiologie Interventionelle, Institut Gustave Roussy, 114 Rue Edouard Vaillant, 94800, Villejuif, France
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- Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Calle Villarroel, 170, 08036, Barcelona, Spain
- Department of Radiology, The Netherlands Cancer Institute, Plesmanlaan 121, 1066 CX, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- Institut für Radiologie, München Klinik Bogenhausen Neuroradiologie und minimal-invasive Therapie, Englschalkinger Str. 77, 81925, Munich, Germany
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- Radiologie, UZ Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Louvain, Belgium
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- Oncology Department, UZ Antwerp, Wilrijkstraat 10, 2650, Edegem, Belgium
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- Liver Unit, Clinica Universidad de Navarra-IDISNA and CIBEREHD, Av. de Pío XII 36, 31008, Pamplona, Spain
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- Clinical Research Department, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, Neutorgasse 9, 1010, Vienna, Austria
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- Clinical Research Department, Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe, Neutorgasse 9, 1010, Vienna, Austria.
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- Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Paris, Service d'hepatogastroentérologie et d'oncologie digestive, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, Université Paris Descartes, Sorbonne Paris-Cité, 20 Rue Leblanc, 75015, Paris, France
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Xu H, Min X, Ren Y, Yang L, Liu F. Comparative Study of Drug-eluting Beads versus Conventional Transarterial Chemoembolization for Treating Peculiar Anatomical Sites of Gastric Cancer Liver Metastasis. Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e922988. [PMID: 32474569 PMCID: PMC7566229 DOI: 10.12659/msm.922988] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Background This study aimed to assess the relative safety and short-term efficacy of drug-eluting bead transarterial chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) and conventional transarterial chemoembolization (c-TACE) for treating peculiar anatomical sites of gastric cancer liver metastasis. Material/Methods Of the 68 patients with gastric cancer liver metastases confirmed by imaging and pathology, 35 were treated with DEB-TACE and 33 with c-TACE. The DEB-TACE group comprised 26 males and 9 females aged 28–75 years (56.8±6.3), and the c-TACE group included 19 males and 14 females aged 33–77 (60.2±9.4) years. Liver functions of the 2 groups were compared between pre-TACE and 1-week and 1-month after TACE. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging were reexamined at 1, 3, and 6 months after TACE, and short-term efficacy was assessed based on modified response evaluation criteria in solid tumors. Results One month following DEB-TACE and c-TACE, the number of cases with objective response (OR) was 29 cases (29 out of 35 cases, 82.9%) and 20 cases (20 out of 33 cases, 60.6%) and disease control (DC) in the 2 groups was 33 cases (33 out of 35 cases, 94.3%) and 26 cases (26 out of 33 cases, 78.8%) respectively (P=0.041, P=0.031). Alanine transaminase (ALT) and Aspartate transaminase (AST) significantly increased in the DEB-TACE and c-TACE groups 1 week later (P<0.001). There were no serious complications in the 2 groups; incidences of nausea and vomiting were significantly lower, but instances of fever were markedly elevated in the DEB-TACE group (P=0.023, P=0.016, respectively). Conclusions The safety, feasibility, and short-term efficacy of DEB-TACE and c-TACE in the treatment of gastric cancer liver metastasis are clear. DEB-TACE leads to less incidences of nausea and vomiting but more incidences of fever than c-TACE.
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- Hao Xu
- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Interventional Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China (mainland)
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Interventional Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China (mainland)
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Interventional Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China (mainland)
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- Sichuan Key Laboratory of Medical Imaging, Department of Interventional Radiology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China (mainland)
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- Department of Oncology, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, China (mainland)
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Iezzi R, Kovacs A, Prenen H, Chevallier P, Pereira PL. Transarterial chemoembolisation of colorectal liver metastases with irinotecan-loaded beads: What every interventional radiologist should know. Eur J Radiol Open 2020; 7:100236. [PMID: 32426423 PMCID: PMC7226646 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejro.2020.100236] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Revised: 04/27/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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The last decade has seen important developments in the treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC). In this scenario, interventional locoregional treatments could play an expanding role offering safe and effective integrated options in the continuum-of-care offering curative as well as palliative approaches. Based on ESMO guidelines, the toolbox of ablative treatments also includes intra-arterial palliative options, like chemoembolization, that can be offered as an alternative option in patients failing the available chemotherapeutic regimens. However, to date, there is still a limited use of chemoembolization in clinical practice. Based on this background, a comprehensive review of the methodologic and technical considerations as well as clinical indications and future perspectives seems to be useful with the aim to demonstrate the field's value of the procedure, highlight their advantages, and ensure an increased role in treatment management of patients with colorectal liver metastases.
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- Roberto Iezzi
- Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Dipartimento di Diagnostica per Immagini, Radioterapia Oncologica ed Ematologia – Istituto di Radiologia, l.go A gemelli 8, 00168 Rome, Italy
- Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Rome, Italy
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- Klinik für Diagnostische und Interventionelle Radiologie und Neuroradiologie, Mediclin Robert Janker Klinik, Bonn, Germany
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- UZ Antwerp, Oncology Department, Wilrijkstraat 10, 2650 Edegem, Belgium
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- Imagerie interventionnelle Oncologique, Hôpital Archet, 151 route de saint antoine de ginestière, 06202 Nice, France
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- SLK-Kliniken Heilbronn GmbH, Klinik für Radiologie, Minimal-invasive Therapien und Nuklearmedizin, Am Gesundbrunnen 20-26, 74078 Heilbronn, Germany
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Fiorentini G, Sarti D, Nani R, Aliberti C, Fiorentini C, Guadagni S. Updates of colorectal cancer liver metastases therapy: review on DEBIRI. Hepat Oncol 2020; 7:HEP16. [PMID: 32273974 PMCID: PMC7137176 DOI: 10.2217/hep-2019-0010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer is a worldwide public health issue, presenting an advanced stage at diagnosis in more than 20% of patients. Liver metastases are the most common metastatic sites and are not indicated for resection in 80% of cases. Unresectable colorectal cancer liver metastases that are refractory to systemic chemotherapy may benefit from transarterial chembolization with irinotecan-loaded beads (DEBIRI). Several studies show the safety and efficacy of DEBIRI for the treatment of colorectal cancer liver metastases. The development of transarterial chembolization and the introduction of new embolics have contributed to better outcomes of DEBIRI. This article reviews the current literature on DEBIRI reporting its use, efficacy in terms of tumor response and survival and side effects.
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- Giammaria Fiorentini
- Onco-Hematology Department, Azienda Ospedaliera 'Ospedali Riuniti Marche Nord', 61122 Pesaro, Italy
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- Onco-Hematology Department, Azienda Ospedaliera 'Ospedali Riuniti Marche Nord', 61122 Pesaro, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, University Milano Bicocca, ASST Papa Giovanni XXIII, Piazza OMS - Organizzazione Mondiale della Sanità 1, 24127 Bergamo, Italy
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- Oncology Radiodiagnostics Department, Oncology Institute of Veneto, Institute for the Research & Treatment of Cancer, 35128 Padova, Italy
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- Department of Medical Biothecnologies, Division of Cardiology, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, Italy
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- Department of Applied Clinical Sciences & Biotechnology, Section of General Surgery, University of L'Aquila, via Vetoio 67100 L'Aquila, Italy
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Collettini F, Jonczyk M, Meddeb A, Wieners G, Geisel D, Schnapauff D, Gebauer B. Feasibility and Safety of CT-Guided High-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy Combined with Transarterial Chemoembolization Using Irinotecan-Loaded Microspheres for the Treatment of Large, Unresectable Colorectal Liver Metastases. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2019; 31:315-322. [PMID: 31537409 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2019.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2018] [Revised: 05/05/2019] [Accepted: 05/11/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate feasibility and safety of combined irinotecan chemoembolization and CT-guided high-dose-rate brachytherapy (HDRBT) in patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases > 3 cm in diameter. MATERIALS AND METHODS This prospective study included 23 patients (age, 70 y ± 11.3; 16 men) with 47 liver metastases (size, 62 mm ± 18.7). Catheter-related adverse events were reported per Society of Interventional Radiology classification, and treatment toxicities were reported per Common Terminology Criteria for Adverse Events. Liver-related blood values were analyzed by Wilcoxon test, with P < .05 as significant. Time to local tumor progression, progression-free survival (PFS), and overall survival (OS) were estimated by Kaplan-Meier method. RESULTS No catheter-related major or minor complications were recorded. Significant differences vs baseline levels of aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT; both P < .001), γ-glutamyltransferase (GGT; P = .013), and hemoglobin (P = .014) were recorded. After therapy, 11 of 23 patients (47.8%) presented with new grade I/II toxicities (bilirubin, n = 3 [13%]; AST, n = 16 [70%]; ALT, n = 18 [78%]; ALP, n = 12 [52%] and hemoglobin, n = 15 [65%]). Moreover, grade III/IV toxicities developed in 10 (43.5%; 1 grade IV): AST, n = 6 (26%), grade III, n = 5; grade IV, n = 1; ALT, n = 3 (13%); GGT, n = 7 (30%); and hemoglobin, n = 1 (4%). However, all new toxicities resolved within 3 months after therapy without additional treatment. Median local tumor control, PFS, and OS were 6, 4, and 8 months, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Combined irinotecan chemoembolization and CT-guided HDRBT is safe and shows a low incidence of toxicities, which were self-resolving.
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- Federico Collettini
- Department of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany.
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- Department of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, corporate member of Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, and Berlin Institute of Health, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353 Berlin, Germany
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Kemeny N, Kurilova I, Li J, Camacho JC, Sofocleous CT. Liver-Directed and Systemic Therapies for Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2019; 42:1240-1254. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-019-02284-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2018] [Accepted: 07/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Tsitskari M, Filippiadis D, Kostantos C, Palialexis K, Zavridis P, Kelekis N, Brountzos E. The role of interventional oncology in the treatment of colorectal cancer liver metastases. Ann Gastroenterol 2018; 32:147-155. [PMID: 30837787 PMCID: PMC6394269 DOI: 10.20524/aog.2018.0338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2018] [Accepted: 11/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of death both in Europe and worldwide. Unfortunately, 20-25% of patients with colorectal cancer already have metastases at the time of diagnosis, while 50-60% of the remainder will develop metastases later during the course of the disease. Although hepatic excision is the first-line treatment for patients with liver-limited colorectal metastases and is reported to prolong the survival of these patients, few patients are candidates. Locoregional therapy encompasses minimally invasive techniques practiced by interventional radiology. Most widely used locoregional therapies include ablative treatments (radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation) and transcatheter intra-arterial therapies (transarterial chemoembolization, and radioembolization with yttrium-90).
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- Maria Tsitskari
- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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Tsitskari M, Filippiadis D, Kostantos C, Palialexis K, Zavridis P, Kelekis N, Brountzos E. The role of interventional oncology in the treatment of colorectal cancer liver metastases. Ann Gastroenterol 2018. [PMID: 30837787 DOI: 10.20524/aog.2019.0338] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of death both in Europe and worldwide. Unfortunately, 20-25% of patients with colorectal cancer already have metastases at the time of diagnosis, while 50-60% of the remainder will develop metastases later during the course of the disease. Although hepatic excision is the first-line treatment for patients with liver-limited colorectal metastases and is reported to prolong the survival of these patients, few patients are candidates. Locoregional therapy encompasses minimally invasive techniques practiced by interventional radiology. Most widely used locoregional therapies include ablative treatments (radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation) and transcatheter intra-arterial therapies (transarterial chemoembolization, and radioembolization with yttrium-90).
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- Maria Tsitskari
- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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- Second Department of Radiology, Unit of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Attikon University Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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Irinotecan-Eluting 75–150-μm Embolics Lobar Chemoembolization in Patients with Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases: A Prospective Single-Center Phase I Study. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2018; 29:1646-1653.e5. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2018.08.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2018] [Revised: 08/08/2018] [Accepted: 08/12/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Fukuoka Y, Tanaka T, Nishiofuku H, Sato T, Masada T, Tatsumoto S, Marugami N, Sakaguchi H, Kichikawa K. Development of Repeatable Microcatheter Access Port for Intra-arterial Therapy of Liver Cancer. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2018; 42:298-303. [PMID: 30390104 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-018-2111-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Accepted: 10/30/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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PURPOSE To develop an implantable port in which a microcatheter can be inserted for a combination therapy of repeated transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and hepatic arterial infusion chemotherapy (HAIC) for advanced liver cancer. MATERIALS AND METHODS The design of a currently used implantable port was modified. A funnel part was constructed in the port. The septum was punctured by a 20-gauge indwelling needle, and 2.0-Fr non-tapered microcatheter was inserted into the port. In the in vitro studies, the advance of a microcatheter out of the funnel part was evaluated via seven different septum puncture sites. A 5-Fr indwelling catheter connected to the port was placed in a vascular model, and a microcatheter catheterization was evaluated. In an in vivo study, the port-catheter system was implanted in the hepatic artery in a pig. A microcatheter was percutaneously inserted through the port into the hepatic arterial branches, and embolization was performed. RESULTS In the in vitro studies, the microcatheter was smoothly advanced out of the port and catheterizations into the hepatic arteries were successful via all septum puncture sites. In the in vivo study, repeated selective embolization through the port was successfully conducted on 7, 14 and 21 days after the implantation. CONCLUSION The developed implantable port can be used for repeated catheter insertion into the hepatic artery. The combination of repeated TACE and HAIC could be possible using this device.
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- Yasushi Fukuoka
- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan.
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Nara Medical University, 840 Shijo-cho, Kashihara, 634-8522, Japan
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Levy J, Zuckerman J, Garfinkle R, Acuna SA, Touchette J, Vanounou T, Pelletier JS. Intra-arterial therapies for unresectable and chemorefractory colorectal cancer liver metastases: a systematic review and meta-analysis. HPB (Oxford) 2018; 20:905-915. [PMID: 29887263 DOI: 10.1016/j.hpb.2018.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2018] [Revised: 04/17/2018] [Accepted: 04/21/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND A large proportion of patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRCLM) not amenable to curative liver resection will progress on systemic therapy. Intra-arterial therapies (IAT) including conventional transarterial chemoembolization (cTACE), drug eluting beads (DEB-TACE) and yttrium-90 radioembolization (Y-90) are indicated to prolong survival and palliate symptoms. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to compare the survival benefit and radiologic response of three intra-arterial therapies in patients with chemorefractory and unresectable CRCLM. METHODS A systematic search for eligible references in the Cochrane Library and the EMBASE, MEDLINE and TRIP databases from January 2000 to November 2016 was performed in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Methodological quality of included studies was assessed using the MINORS scale. One-year overall survival rates and RECIST responder rates were pooled using inverse-variance weighted random-effects models. Overall survival outcomes were collected according to transformed pooled median survivals from first IAT with a subgroup analysis of patients with extrahepatic disease. RESULTS Twenty-three prospective studies were included and analyzed: 5 cTACE (n = 746), 5 DEB-TACE (n = 222) and 13 Y-90 (n = 615). All but five were clinical trials. Eleven of 13 Y-90 studies were industry funded. Pooled RECIST response rates with 95% confidence intervals (CI) were: cTACE 23% (9.7, 36), DEB-TACE 36% (0, 73) and Y-90 23% (11, 34). The pooled 1-year survival rates with CI were: cTACE, 70% (49, 87), DEB-TACE, 80% (74, 86) and Y-90, 41% (28, 54). Transformed pooled median survivals from first IAT and ranges for cTACE, DEB-TACE and Y-90 were 16 months (9.0-23), 16 months (7.3-25) and 12 months (7.0-15), respectively. Significant heterogeneity in inclusion criteria and reporting of confounders, including previous therapy, tumor burden and post-IAT therapy, precluded statistical comparisons between the three therapies. CONCLUSION Methodological and statistical heterogeneity precluded consensus on the optimal treatment strategy. Given the common use and significant cost of radioembolization in this setting, a more robust prospective comparative trial is warranted.
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- Jordan Levy
- University of Toronto Division of General Surgery, Toronto, ON, Canada; University of Toronto Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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- University of Toronto Division of General Surgery, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Sir Mortimer B Davis Jewish General Hospital, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- University of Toronto Division of General Surgery, Toronto, ON, Canada; University of Toronto Institute of Health Policy Management and Evaluation, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Sir Mortimer B Davis Jewish General Hospital Health Sciences Library, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Sir Mortimer B Davis Jewish General Hospital, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Sir Mortimer B Davis Jewish General Hospital, Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Mauri G, Varano GM, Della Vigna P, Bonomo G, Monfardini L, Zampino MG, Ravenda PS, Orsi F. Transarterial Embolization with Small-Size Particles Loaded with Irinotecan for the Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases: Results of the MIRACLE III Study. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2018; 41:1708-1715. [PMID: 29951693 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-018-2017-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/20/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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PURPOSE This pilot study was performed to investigate safety and local tumor control following transarterial embolization with small-size particles loaded with irinotecan (DEB-IRI) in patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients with pretreated CRLM with mono- or bilobar lesions involving less than 60% of the liver parenchyma and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group performance status 0 or 1 underwent superselective DEB-IRI embolization with 40 µm diameter embolic microspheres. RESULTS Eighteen patients (11 males, 7 females, median age 61 years) underwent 80 embolization procedures (mean 4.4, range 2-12 per patient). No serious adverse events were reported within 30 days. A total of 39 treatment-related AEs occurred across all embolization procedures. No G4 or G5 treatment-related AEs occurred. Local tumor control, defined as complete response, partial response, or stable disease, was achieved in 16/18 (88.9%), 7/17 (41.2%), and 3/17 (17.6%) patients at 3, 6, and 12 months, respectively. Median liver progression-free survival was 5.9 months (range 27-409 days), and median overall survival was 13.5 months. CONCLUSION In this small series, DEB-IRI embolization with small beads was demonstrated a safe procedure in the treatment of patients with CRLM. The promising results in terms of liver-specific progression-free survival and overall survival reported deserve further confirmation in larger prospective trials. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4, case series.
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- Giovanni Mauri
- Department of Interventional Radiology, European Institute of Oncology, via Ripamonti 435, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, European Institute of Oncology, via Ripamonti 435, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, European Institute of Oncology, via Ripamonti 435, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, European Institute of Oncology, via Ripamonti 435, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Interventional Radiology, Fondazione Poliambulanza Brescia, Brescia, Italy
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- Unit of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology and Neuroendocrine Tumors, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy
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- Unit of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology and Neuroendocrine Tumors, European Institute of Oncology, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, European Institute of Oncology, via Ripamonti 435, Milan, Italy
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Clinical significance and prognostic relevance of KRAS, BRAF, PI3K and TP53 genetic mutation analysis for resectable and unresectable colorectal liver metastases: A systematic review of the current evidence. Surg Oncol 2018; 27:280-288. [DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2018.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 89] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2018] [Revised: 04/27/2018] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Gaba RC, Lokken RP, Hickey RM, Lipnik AJ, Lewandowski RJ, Salem R, Brown DB, Walker TG, Silberzweig JE, Baerlocher MO, Echenique AM, Midia M, Mitchell JW, Padia SA, Ganguli S, Ward TJ, Weinstein JL, Nikolic B, Dariushnia SR. Quality Improvement Guidelines for Transarterial Chemoembolization and Embolization of Hepatic Malignancy. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2017; 28:1210-1223.e3. [PMID: 28669744 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2017.04.025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 86] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2017] [Accepted: 04/29/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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- Ron C Gaba
- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, 1740 West Taylor Street, MC 931, Chicago, IL 60612.
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, 1740 West Taylor Street, MC 931, Chicago, IL 60612
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- Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, 1740 West Taylor Street, MC 931, Chicago, IL 60612
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- Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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- Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Radiology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Coral Gables, Florida
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- Interventional Radiology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Interventional Radiology and Image Guided Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, David Geffen School of Medicine at University of California, Los Angeles, California
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts; Center for Image Guided Cancer Therapy, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Florida Hospital, Orlando, Florida
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- Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Radiology, Stratton Medical Center, Albany, New York
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- Interventional Radiology and Image Guided Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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Akinwande O, Dendy M, Ludwig JM, Kim HS. Hepatic intra-arterial injection of irinotecan drug eluting beads (DEBIRI) for patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases: A systematic review. Surg Oncol 2017; 26:268-275. [PMID: 28807246 DOI: 10.1016/j.suronc.2017.05.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2017] [Revised: 04/30/2017] [Accepted: 05/19/2017] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To systematically review the safety and efficacy of transarterial drug-eluting beads, irinotecan (DEBIRI) for the treatment of pretreated patients with unresectable colorectal liver metastases (CRLM). METHODS A systematic search of the current literature was conducted to extract publications reporting on the use of DEBIRI for CRLM. Data on the safety and efficacy was extracted and tabulated. Weighted average values (WAV) were calculated for each variable to provide a single value representing the pooled safety and efficacy data. RESULTS 13 studies (15 treatment arms) were evaluated, comprising a total of 850 patients. There were 6 prospective phase I/II trials, 5 retrospective trials and 2 randomized control trials. All papers involved patients previously treated with systemic chemotherapy. The weighted average all-grade toxicity rate was 35.2% (range; 6-100%). The high-grade WAV toxicity rate was 10.1% (range; 0-32%). Weighted average response rates were 56.2% and 51.1% according to RECIST (Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors) and modified RECIST/EASL (European Association for the Study of the Liver) response criteria respectively. The weighted average progression-free survival and overall survival were 8.1 months and 16.8 months, respectively. CONCLUSION Transarterial DEBIRI is safe and effective in the treatment of unresectable CRLM to the liver. Further studies are warranted to better define its role in the treatment algorithm of this patient subset.
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- Olaguoke Akinwande
- Division of Interventional Radiology, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, Washington University School of Medicine, Saint Louis, MO, United States
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale School of Medicine, New Haven, CT, United States; Yale Cancer Center, Yale University, New Haven, CT, United States.
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Di Noia V, Basso M, Marsico V, Cerchiaro E, Rossi S, D'Argento E, Strippoli A, Schinzari G, Iezzi R, Cassano A, Barone C. DEBIRI plus capecitabine: a treatment option for refractory liver-dominant metastases from colorectal cancer. Future Oncol 2017; 15:2349-2360. [PMID: 28440086 DOI: 10.2217/fon-2017-0025] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Aim: This single institution Phase II study evaluated drug-eluting beads loaded with irinotecan (DEBIRI) plus capecitabine in pretreated patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases. Patients & methods: Forty patients with liver-limited or liver-dominant disease, who have failed at least two previous lines of chemotherapy, underwent either four DEBIRI at 2-week interval or two DEBIRI every 4 weeks for bilobar or single-lobe metastases, respectively. Capecitabine was given at 1000 mg/m2 twice-daily on days 1-14 every 3 weeks. Results: Seven partial responses and 12 stable diseases were observed, achieving a disease control rate of 47.5%. Median progression-free survival and overall survival resulted 4 and 8 months, respectively. Grade 3 adverse events occurred in 6/40 points (15%) of patients. Conclusion: DEBIRI plus capecitabine is a valid treatment option for heavily pretreated patients with colorectal cancer liver metastases.
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- Vincenzo Di Noia
- Division of Medical Oncology, Università cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Università cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Università cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Università cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Università cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Università cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Università cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Università cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Institute of Radiology, Università cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Università cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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- Division of Medical Oncology, Università cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A Gemelli, Rome, Italy
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Scevola G, Loreni G, Rastelli M, Sposato S, Ramponi S, Miele V. Third-line treatment of colorectal liver metastases using DEBIRI chemoembolization. Med Oncol 2017; 34:37. [PMID: 28160267 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-017-0890-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2016] [Accepted: 01/16/2017] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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To evaluate safety, efficacy of drug-eluting beads with irinotecan (DEBIRI) on local response and survival of patients affected by colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) progressing during or after second line was evaluated. Sixty-two patients, with colorectal liver metastases, not suitable for surgery or thermal ablation treatments, progressing during or within 6 month from the end of second-line chemotherapy, were treated with DEBIRI chemoembolization between February 2009 and July 2014. CRLM were histologically confirmed. Exclusion criteria were considered. The DEBIRI technique consists in intrahepatic embolization of metastases with non-absorbable beads (75-150 μm and 100-300 μm) preloaded with irinotecan, carried near tumour using a selective catheterization of the right or of the left hepatic artery. To control pain associated with treatment, we use a specific schedule. Efficacy of treatment, defined as lack of disease progression and reduction in size of metastasis according to RECIST 1.1 criteria, was evaluated after two treatments with contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) at 4 months. If necessary, more treatments are repeated. A total of 191 procedures were performed. No intra-/peri-procedural death occurred. Pain and post-embolization syndrome were generally controlled by medications. Overall, the efficacy of treatment, evaluated in terms of stability and remission of the disease, was 37.1%. In our experience, DEBIRI technique results as a safe and effective procedure, with good intra- and peri-procedural tolerability.
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- Germano Scevola
- Department of Interventional Radiology, S. Pertini Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, S. Pertini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, S. Pertini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, S. Pertini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medical Oncology, S. Pertini Hospital, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Radiology, Careggi University Hospital, Florence, Italy
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Review of the Clinical Evidence for the Use of DEBIRI in the Treatment of Colorectal Metastatic Disease. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2016; 40:496-501. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-016-1537-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2016] [Accepted: 12/08/2016] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Paprottka KJ, Waggershauser T, Rübenthaler J, Paprottka FJ, Clevert DA, Reiser MF, Paprottka PM. In vitro study of physical properties of various embolization particles regarding morphology before, during and after catheter passage. Clin Hemorheol Microcirc 2016; 64:887-898. [PMID: 27802211 DOI: 10.3233/ch-168002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate various embolization particles on their physical properties with special regard on morphological variability and elasticity. METHODS 8 embolization particles (EmboCept®, Contour SE® Microspheres, Embosphere® Micorspheres 400 μm, 500 μm, 1300 μm, Embozene® Microspheres, DC Beads®, Embozene Tandem®) were evaluated and graduated from 1-6 microscopically due to morphologic changes in vitro before, during and after their catheter passage by 4 blinded reviewers. To facilitate comparison, microscopic images were provided with a scale. RESULTS All tested particles showed a homogenous shape and morphology before passage through the simulation catheter. During the passage all particles were elastically deformable, where necessary. After the catheter passage no loss of basic shape was seen. Changes in size were found in 5/8 particles. Grading of morphologic changes varied between mean value of 1.0 and 3.0. No complete destruction or loss of function was seen. CONCLUSION All tested embolization particles are, regarding their morphological properties in sense of homogenous shape and deformation after catheter passage, a safe treatment option. Tested in vitro no less of functionality regarding physical properties should be expected.
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- Karolin J Paprottka
- Department of Clinical Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Campus Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Campus Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Campus Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Plastical Surgery, Diakonieklinikum Rotenburg, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Campus Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Campus Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Clinical Radiology, Ludwig-Maximilians-University of Munich, Campus Grosshadern, Munich, Germany
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Ismael HN, Denbo J, Cox S, Crane CH, Das P, Krishnan S, Schroff RT, Javle M, Conrad C, Vauthey J, Aloia T. Biologic mesh spacer placement facilitates safe delivery of dose-intense radiation therapy: A novel treatment option for unresectable liver tumors. Eur J Surg Oncol 2016; 42:1591-6. [PMID: 27296729 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejso.2016.05.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2016] [Revised: 05/04/2016] [Accepted: 05/19/2016] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patients with unresectable liver tumors who fail initial treatment modalities have a poor prognosis (<1 yr). Although effective, delivery of high dose radiation therapy to these tumors is limited by proximity of radiosensitive bowel. We have previously reported that placement of a biologic mesh spacer (BMS) can effectively displace the bowel allowing for dose-intense radiation to be delivered with low short-term toxicity. The purpose of this study was to assess and report the long-term safety and oncologic outcomes of this cohort. METHODS From 2012 to 2014 seven patients with unresectable hepatic malignancy (6 IHCC, 1 CRLM) underwent BMS (acellular human dermis) placement (2 open, 5 MIS) prior to radiation therapy. Prospective registry data were reviewed for tumor and treatment details, progression, metastasis and survival. RTOG guidelines were used to define radiation toxicities. RESULTS Mean patient age was 50.4 years (30-62 years) and 4 patients were male (57.1%). Prior to surgery, all patients had been treated for an average of 12.5 months with surgery, chemotherapy, radiation and/or TACE. After surgery, all patients recovered well and received a mean radiation dose of 76.1 Gy (58.1-100 Gy) over 13-25 fractions. 1 patient received SBRT; 4 fractions, 10 Gy each. Maximum dose delivered was 100 Gy (Biologic Equivalent Dose of 140 Gy, α/β = 10). Mean time to initiation of radiation therapy was 24 days (12-48 days) from surgery. No significant GI toxicity was recorded, and no GI bleeding or ulcers were observed. Mean follow-up after XRT was 18.2 months (5.5-31 months). Three patients had no loco-regional progression of disease. 2 patients had infield progression of liver disease and another had progressive lymphadenopathy. 3 patients developed pulmonary metastasis, at a mean time to distant failure of 3 months. There are 4 survivors over 2-years from surgery. CONCLUSION For patients with unresectable liver tumors, placement of a BMS enhances the safety and efficacy of high-dose radiotherapy, providing a survival benefit via delay in time to progression compared to traditional treatments with no significant short or long term GI toxicity.
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, Tyler, TX, USA.
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler, Tyler, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Radiation Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX, USA
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston TX, USA
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Sag AA, Selcukbiricik F, Mandel NM. Evidence-based medical oncology and interventional radiology paradigms for liver-dominant colorectal cancer metastases. World J Gastroenterol 2016; 22:3127-3149. [PMID: 27003990 PMCID: PMC4789988 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i11.3127] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2015] [Revised: 12/22/2015] [Accepted: 01/18/2016] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Colorectal cancer metastasizes predictably, with liver predominance in most cases. Because liver involvement has been shown to be a major determinant of survival in this population, liver-directed therapies are increasingly considered even in cases where there is (limited) extrahepatic disease. Unfortunately, these patients carry a known risk of recurrence in the liver regardless of initial therapy choice. Therefore, there is a demand for minimally invasive, non-surgical, personalized cancer treatments to preserve quality of life in the induction, consolidation, and maintenance phases of cancer therapy. This report aims to review evidence-based conceptual, pharmacological, and technological paradigm shifts in parenteral and percutaneous treatment strategies as well as forthcoming evidence regarding next-generation systemic, locoregional, and local treatment approaches for this patient population.
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Cho M, Gong J, Fakih M. The state of regional therapy in the management of metastatic colorectal cancer to the liver. Expert Rev Anticancer Ther 2016; 16:229-45. [PMID: 26652741 DOI: 10.1586/14737140.2016.1129277] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022]
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Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-related mortality in the United States. Most colorectal cancer patients die from advanced disease, and two-thirds of CRC deaths are due to liver metastases. Liver resection provides the best curative option for patients with colorectal liver metastases (CRLM), yet only 20% of those patients are eligible for liver metastases resection for curative intent. Loco-regional treatment of CRLM may provide additional benefits in terms of down-staging for resection and prolonged hepatic disease control. This review focusses on hepatic arterial infusion, radioembolization and chemoembolization.
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Affiliation(s)
- May Cho
- a Department of Medical Oncology , City of Hope National Medical Center , Duarte , CA , USA
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- a Department of Medical Oncology , City of Hope National Medical Center , Duarte , CA , USA
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- a Department of Medical Oncology , City of Hope National Medical Center , Duarte , CA , USA
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