10/Aug/2022
Transafferent nodal embolization for lymphocele treatment: case report
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2022RC6889
ABSTRACT Lymphoceles are collections of lymphatic fluid, mainly caused by major surgical approaches. Most lymphoceles are asymptomatic and limited, but some cases may require a medical management. Among the different techniques, transafferent nodal embolization has emerged as a minimally invasive option, with low morbidity and high resolubility, although it is not widespread in the Brazilian scenario. In this study, we report a case of lymphocele drained percutaneously, with maintenance of high output and requiring transafferent nodal embolization.
Keywords: Drainage; Embolization, therapeutic/methods; Lymphocele
19/Feb/2020
Transarterial radioembolization for liver tumors as neoadjuvant therapy: three case reports
DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2020RC4990
ABSTRACT Transarterial radioembolization (TARE) with yttrium-90 microspheres is a palliative locoregional treatment, minimally invasive for liver tumors. The neoadjuvant aim of this treatment is still controversial, however, selected cases with lesions initially considered unresectable have been enframed as candidates for curative therapy after hepatic transarterial radioembolization. We report three cases in which the hepatic transarterial radioembolization was used as neoadjuvant therapy in an effective way, allowing posterior potentially curative therapies.
Keywords: Cholangiocarcinoma; Embolization, therapeutic/methods; Liver neoplasms; Neoadjuvant therapy; Radioembolization