scholarly journals Comparison of the Number of Image Acquisitions and Procedural Time Required for Transarterial Chemoembolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma with and without Tumor-Feeder Detection Software

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jin Iwazawa ◽  
Shoichi Ohue ◽  
Naoko Hashimoto ◽  
Takashi Mitani
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Transarterial Chemoembolization ◽  
Therapeutic Efficacy ◽  
Single Session ◽  
Feeder Vessel ◽  
Vessel Detection ◽  
Procedural Time ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Detection Software ◽  
Time Required

Purpose. To compare the number of image acquisitions and procedural time required for transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) with and without tumor-feeder detection software in cases of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).Materials and Methods. We retrospectively reviewed 50 cases involving software-assisted TACE (September 2011–February 2013) and 84 cases involving TACE without software assistance (January 2010–August 2011). We compared the number of image acquisitions, the overall procedural time, and the therapeutic efficacy in both groups.Results. Angiography acquisition per session reduced from 6.6 times to 4.6 times with software assistance (P<0.001). Total image acquisition significantly decreased from 10.4 times to 8.7 times with software usage (P=0.004). The mean procedural time required for a single session with software-assisted TACE (103 min) was significantly lower than that for a session without software (116 min,P=0.021). For TACE with and without software usage, the complete (68% versus 63%, resp.) and objective (78% versus 80%, resp.) response rates did not differ significantly.Conclusion. In comparison with software-unassisted TACE, automated feeder-vessel detection software-assisted TACE for HCC involved fewer image acquisitions and could be completed faster while maintaining a comparable treatment response.

scholarly journals Efficacy and Safety of Drug-Eluting Beads Transarterial Chemoembolization by CalliSpheres® in 275 Hepatocellular Carcinoma Patients: Results From the Chinese CalliSpheres® Transarterial Chemoembolization in Liver Cancer (CTILC) Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Junhui Sun ◽  
Guanhui Zhou ◽  
Xiaoxi Xie ◽  
Wenjiang Gu ◽  
Jing Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Liver Cancer ◽  
Portal Vein ◽  
Treatment Response ◽  
Transarterial Chemoembolization ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Portal Vein Invasion ◽  
Drug Eluting Beads ◽  
Drug Eluting ◽  
The Mean

The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of drug-eluting beads transarterial chemoembolization (DEB-TACE) treatment in Chinese hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients and the prognostic factors for treatment response as well as survival. A total of 275 HCC patients were included in this prospective study. Treatment response was assessed by modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (mRECIST), and progression-free survival (PFS) as well as overall survival (OS) were determined. Liver function and adverse events (AEs) were assessed before and after DEB-TACE operation. Complete response (CR), partial response (PR), and objective response rate (ORR) were 22.9%, 60.7%, and 83.6%, respectively. The mean PFS was 362 (95% CI: 34.9‐375) days, the 6-month PFS rate was 89.4 ± 2.1%, while the mean OS was 380 (95% CI: 370‐389) days, and the 6-month OS rate was 94.4 ± 1.7%. Multivariate logistic regression revealed that portal vein invasion (p = 0.011) was an independent predictor of worse clinical response. Portal vein invasion (p = 0.040), previous cTACE treatment (p = 0.030), as well as abnormal serum creatinine level (BCr) (p = 0.017) were independent factors that predicted worse ORR. In terms of survival, higher Barcelona Clinic Liver Cancer (BCLC) stage (p = 0.029) predicted for worse PFS, and abnormal albumin (ALB) (p = 0.011) and total serum bilirubin (TBIL) (p = 0.009) predicted for worse OS. The number of patients with abnormal albumin, total protein (TP), TBIL, alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and aspartate aminotransferase (AST) were augmented at 1 week posttreatment and were similar at 1‐3 months compared with baseline. The most common AEs were pain, fever, nausea, and vomiting, and no severe AEs were observed in this study. DEB-TACE was effective and tolerable in treating Chinese HCC patients, and portal vein invasion, previous cTACE treatment, abnormal BCr, ALB, and TBIL appear to be important factors that predict worse clinical outcome.

scholarly journals Predicting Therapeutic Efficacy of Transarterial Chemoembolization with Drug-Eluting Beads for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound

Diagnostics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 291
Author(s):  
Kazue Shiozawa ◽  
Takashi Matsui ◽  
Takahiro Murakami ◽  
Manabu Watanabe ◽  
Iruru Maetani
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Transarterial Chemoembolization ◽  
Therapeutic Efficacy ◽  
Response Rates ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
Enhancement Pattern ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Peripheral Ring ◽  
Drug Eluting Beads ◽  
Drug Eluting

The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for predicting the therapeutic efficacy of transarterial chemoembolization with drug-eluting beads (DEB-TACE) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Thirty-two patients with HCC who underwent DEB-TACE were enrolled in this study. Enhancement patterns of vascular phase images on CEUS were compared before and within 3 days after DEB-TACE, and the patterns after DEB-TACE were classified as follows: Pattern A, no enhancement; Pattern B, peripheral ring enhancement; Pattern C, partial enhancement within or peripheral to tumors, and Pattern D, reduced or unchanged enhancement in the whole tumor. Enhancement patterns in all lesions and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) findings after DEB-TACE were compared statistically. The treatment response of DEB-TACE was evaluated using the Modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors (mRECIST) by CECT. The enhancement patterns on CEUS performed within 3 days after DEB-TACE were defined as Pattern A in 17 cases, B in 7, C in 13, and D in 2. The complete response rates at one month after treatment were 94.1% (16/17 lesions) for Pattern A, 85.7% (6/7) for B, 15.4% (2/13) for C, and 50% (1/2) for D. The response rates were significantly higher for lesions with Pattern A compared to those with Pattern C at one month (p = 0.009) and 12 months (p < 0.001) after treatment, and significantly higher for lesions with Pattern B compared to those with Pattern C at 12 months after treatment (p = 0.031). Comparisons between other patterns showed no significant differences. CEUS immediately after DEB-TACE may allow early assessment of therapeutic efficacy, with findings of no enhancement or peripheral ring enhancement suggesting a positive outcome.

Đánh giá đáp ứng điều trị ung thư biểu mô tế bào gan sau nút mạch hóa chất (TACE) theo mRECIST

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trong Binh Le
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Portal Vein ◽  
Treatment Response ◽  
Portal Vein Thrombosis ◽  
Transarterial Chemoembolization ◽  
Complete Response ◽  
Vein Thrombosis ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Keywords Hepatocellular Carcinoma

TÓM TẮT Mục tiêu: Đánh giá đáp ứng điều trị ung thư biểu mô tế bào gan (UTBMTBG) sau nút mạch hoá chất (TACE) theo tiêu chuẩn mRECIST. Phương pháp: Nghiên cứu tiến cứu.Chẩn đoán UTBMTBG theo EASL 2018. Đánh giá đáp ứng sau TACE theo thang điểm mRECIST tại các thời điểm < 3 tháng, 3 - 6 tháng, 6 - 12 tháng, > 12 tháng. Kết quả: 46 bệnh nhân (nam/nữ: 39/7), tuổi trung bình 61,5 ± 11,2 tuổi thỏa mãn tiêu chuẩn chọn bệnh. Thời gian theo dõi trung bình: 223 ngày (42 - 723 ngày). Đường kính lớn nhất trung bình của u: 62 mm (10 - 153 mm). 23,9% bệnh nhân có huyết khối tĩnh mạch cửa (HKTMC). Tỉ lệ đáp ứng hoàn toàn đối với tổn thương đích tại các thời điểm < 3 tháng, 3 - 6 tháng, 6 - 12 tháng, > 12 tháng lần lượt là 33,3%; 33,3%; 35,3% và 33,3%. Có 16,7% u tiến triển sau lần TACE thứ nhất. U thâm nhiễm, kích thước > 10cm, ở cả 2 thùy và có HKTMC là những yếu tố dự báo tái phát sau TACE. Kết luận: TACE có hiệu quả kiểm soát u ngắn hạn khi đánh giá bằng mRECIST. ABSTRACT EVALUATION OF TREATMENT RESPONSE OF HEPATOCELLULAR CARCINOMA AFTER TRANSARTERIAL CHEMOEMBOLIZATION USING mRECIST CRITERIA Nguyen Thi Thuy Linh1, Hoang Anh Dung1, Huyen Ton Nu Hong Hanh2, Ngo Dac Hong An1, Le Minh Tuan1, Dang Quang Hung2, Le Hoang Huy2, Le Trong Binh1* Purpose: To evaluate the treatment response of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) after transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) using mRECIST. Methods: Diagnosis of HCC was based on EASL 2018, and an indication of TACE was based on SIR practice guideline. Treatment responses were evaluated at < 3 - month, 3 - 6 - month, 6 - 12 - month and > 12 - month intervals. Results: Forty - sixpatients (male/female 39/7) with the mean age 61.5 ± 11.2 years were enrolled in the present study. The mean follow - up duration was 223 days (range, 42 - 723 days). The mean of maximal HCC diameter was 62mm (range, 10 - 153mm). 23.9% of patients had portal vein thrombosis (PVT). The rates of complete response of the target lesions at the < 3 - month, 3 - 6 - month, 6 - 12 - month and > 12 - month were 33.3%; 33.3%; 35.3% and 33.3%, respectively. Progression disease was seen in 16.7%. Infiltrative type, diameter > 10cm, bilobar HCC, and portal vein thrombosis were predictors for recurrence. Conclusion: TACE offered short - term therapeutic control of HCC when using mRECIST. Keywords: Hepatocellular carcinoma, transarterial chemoembolization, mRECIST.

scholarly journals Incorporation of biochemical factors for survival analysis of transarterial chemoembolization in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: A retrospective cohort study

2019 ◽  
Vol 47 (10) ◽  
pp. 4862-4871
Author(s):  
Wen-Hui Chan ◽  
Song-Fong Huang ◽  
Chao-Wei Lee ◽  
Tsung-Han Wu ◽  
Kuan-Tse Pan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Cohort Study ◽  
Retrospective Cohort Study ◽  
Transarterial Chemoembolization ◽  
Retrospective Cohort ◽  
Cox Regression ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Cox Regression Analysis ◽  
The Mean

Introduction Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a common gastrointestinal cancer that occurs worldwide, and conventional transarterial chemoembolization (cTACE) is one of the first treatment choices for advanced HCC. However, biochemical factors and comorbidity have seldom been reported in the long-term outcomes. Methods This retrospective cohort study included 444 HCC patients who underwent cTACE-based therapy in 2010 to 2012. Survival outcomes were analyzed using a Kaplan–Meier curve and Cox regression analysis. Results The mean age was 62.1 ± 12.5 years, and 74.3% were men. Analysis of the mean biochemical values indicated that the presence of portal vein thrombosis, α-fetoprotein (AFP) >200 ng/mL, AJCC 7th stage III, diabetes, albumin <3 g/dL, and hemoglobin were significantly and independently associated with poorer long-term outcomes. Discussion The presence of venous thrombus and elevation of AFP levels are the most important factors in cTACE treatment. The host factors, including metabolic status and liver damage, should be evaluated in these patients.

scholarly journals Effect of acute kidney injury on the patients with hepatocellular carcinoma undergoing transarterial chemoembolization

PLoS ONE ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. e0243780
Author(s):  
Won Sohn ◽  
Cheol Bae Ham ◽  
Nam Hee Kim ◽  
Hong Joo Kim ◽  
Yong Kyun Cho ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Overall Survival ◽  
Acute Kidney Injury ◽  
Transarterial Chemoembolization ◽  
Multivariable Analysis ◽  
Kidney Injury ◽  
Tumor Location ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Stage 1

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of acute kidney injury (AKI) on the prognosis of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) undergoing transarterial chemoembolization (TACE). A total of 347 HCC patients with Child-Pugh class A and pre-TACE serum creatinine (SCr) ≤1.5 mg/dL undergoing TACE as an initial therapy 2000–2014 were analyzed. Overall survival with related risk factors including AKI was investigated. We assessed AKI based on the International Club of Ascites (ICA)-AKI criteria. The mean age was 60.9 years. Of 347 patients, death was observed in 109 patients (31.4%). The mean SCr levels at pre-TACE, one day, two months, and four months after TACE were 0.9, 0.9, 0.9, and 1.1 mg/dL, respectively. The AKI within four months after TACE developed in 37 patients (11%). The AKI stages were non-AKI in 310 (89%), stage 1 in 10 (3%), stage 2 in 10 (3%), and stage 3 in 17 patients (5%). Multivariable analysis showed that the risk factors for overall survival were serum albumin ≤3.5 g/dL (hazard ratio [HR] 1.58, p = 0.027), BCLC stage B (HR 2.07, p = 0.008), BCLC stage C (HR 3.96, p<0.001), bilobar tumor location (HR 1.66, p = 0.022), AKI stage 1 (HR 6.09, p<0.001), AKI stage 2 (HR 8.51, p<0.001), and AKI stage 3 (HR 17.64, p<0.001). AKI is a crucial prognostic factor for overall survival in HCC patients undergoing TACE. The assessment of AKI based on the ICA-AKI criteria can facilitate evaluation of the prognosis of HCC patients undergoing TACE.

Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound and Computed Tomography Assessment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma after Transcatheter Arterial Chemo-Embolization: A Systematic Review

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 499-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Jeng Tai ◽  
Ming-Te Huang ◽  
Chih-Hsiung Wu ◽  
Chen-Jei Tai ◽  
Yeu-Ching Shi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Predictive Value ◽  
Transarterial Chemoembolization ◽  
Therapeutic Response ◽  
Response Assessment ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
The Mean

Background & Aims: Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) and contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) are used to assess the response of hepatocellular carcinoma after transarterial chemoembolization. Our aim was to perform a systematic review to compare CEUS and CECT for therapeutic response assessment to transarterial chemoembolization in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. Method: PubMed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases were searched from inception until January 1, 2016. Participants: patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. Intervention: transarterial chemoembolization and CECT vs CEUS. Results. Sixteen studies were included in the systematic review. The total number of patients was 858 and the mean patient age ranged from 42 to 73 years. The mean tumor size ranged from 1.0 cm to 4.3 cm. The sensitivity and specificity of CEUS ranged from 46% to 100% and 65% to 100%, respectively, and that of CECT ranged from 34% to 87% and 92% to 100%, respectively. The accuracy of CEUS ranged from 72.6% to 100% and that of CECT from 61% to 94%. Marked heterogeneity was present among the studies. Conclusion: CEUS is comparable with CECT for the therapeutic response assessment after transarterial chemoembolization. Abbreviations: CECT: Contrast-enhanced CT; CEUS: Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound; CT: Computed Tomography; HCC: Hepatocellular Carcinoma; MDCT: Multidetector row CT; MRI: Magnetic Resonance Imaging; mRECIST: modified Response Evaluation Criteria in Solid Tumors; NPV: Negative Predictive Value; PPV: Positive Predictive Value; QUADAS-2: Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies; RFA: Radiofrequency Ablation; TACE: Transcatheter Arterial Chemoembolization.

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