Endovascular superselective treatment of brain tumors: a new endovascular era? A quick review

Conclusions If the SIACI method for delivering bevacizumab after disruption of the blood–brain barrier is proved to be safe and effective in larger phase II and III trials, this paradigm may significantly alter the way chemotherapies are delivered to patients with both diffusely infiltrating low-grade and those with high-grade malignant brainstem gliomas and open a new endovascular era.
Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Tags: Tumor embolization Source Type: research