Selective internal radiation therapy in older patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: a retrospective analysis
Conclusion
SIRT appears to be a well-tolerated treatment with the same efficacy in elderly compared to younger patients in HCC. Our study is the first to study its impact with glass microspheres. This warrants confirmation in large prospective studies.
Source: European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Articles: Hepatology Source Type: research
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