Anatomic variants of arteries often coil-occluded prior to hepatic radioembolization.

CONCLUSION:: Variant anatomy of the RGA is common, while it is quite rare for the GDA and CA. Knowledge of the variations of liver supplying arteries helps the interventionalist to embolize necessary vessels prior to RE.
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Source: Acta Radiologica - January 29, 2014 Category: Radiology Authors: Powerski MJ, Erxleben C, Scheurig-Münkler C, Geisel D, Hamm B, Gebauer B Tags: Acta Radiol Source Type: research