Document Details Document Type : Article In Journal  Document Title : Chemoembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma Chemoembolization in hepatocellular carcinoma   Document Language : English  Abstract : Objective: To assess the results of intra arterial chemotherapy followed by embolization to a subset of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Methods: Twelve patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, who did not have decompensated liver disease, underwent selective Intra arterial chemotherapy consisting of 5-Fluorouracil, Adriamycin and Cisplatin followed by embolization of the feeding artery using Poly Vinyl Alcohol particles. Courses of treatment were given every 4 - 6 weeks for a maximum of four courses. Patients were considered for surgery when tumor became resectable. OUf aims were, palliation of symptoms, prolongation of survival and improvement of quality of life. Results: Six patients are still alive and 4 died. Two have  ISSN : 1110-5607  Journal Name : Saudi Medica  Volume : 19  Issue Number : 4  Publishing Year : 1419 AH 1998 AD  Article Type : Article  Added Date : Friday, January 14, 2011  Researchers Researcher Name (Arabic) Researcher Name (English) Researcher Type Dr Grade Email محمود الاحول AI-Ahwal, Mahmoud Researcher Doctorate   Files File Name Type Description  28612.doc doc   Back To Researches Page