Interventional oncology
Portal Vein Embolization
Portal Vein Embolization is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure used to treat liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma and liver metastases).
Devices used in PVE
Alternatives to PVE
- Transarterial Chemoembolization (TACE)
- Y-90 Radioembolization (SIRT)
- Liver Tumor Ablation (Microwave or Radiofrequency)
- Surgical resection
- Liver transplant
- Systemic therapy (immunotherapy, targeted drugs)
- Radiation therapy (SBRT)
Related reading and technique references
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