A multicentre, international, observational study on transarterial chemoembolisation in colorectal cancer liver metastases: Design and rationale of CIREL

About 70 –80% of patients with colorectal liver metastases appear as ineligible for a curative treatment approach. Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) using irinotecan-eluting beads has emerged as a promising treatment option in cases with irresectable liver metastases. Despite being in clinical practic e for years, little is known about the treatment characteristics and outcomes when used as per routine hospital practice.

Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - June 29, 2020 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Philippe L. Pereira, Dirk Arnold, Thierry de Ba ère, Fernando Gomez, Thomas Helmberger, Roberto Iezzi, Geert Maleux, Hans Prenen, Bruno Sangro, Anders Nordlund, Bleranda Zeka, Robert Bauer, Nathalie Kaufmann, Olivier Pellerin, Julien Taieb Tags: Progress Report Source Type: research