Interventional radiology plays a significant role in different fields of gastrointestinal oncology. Percutaneous techniques can be used to diagnose and stage bile duct and pancreatic cancer. Palliation of esophageal tumors and malignant biliary obstruction may be achieved with interventional techniques, whereas curative attempts are directed mainly towards primary and secondary liver tumors. The therapeutic potential of interventional radiology is still expanding, as are all other forms of minimally invasive therapy. This article reviews the relevant contributions on this subject that have appeared in the past year. The introduction of new techniques is described, and the results of clinical studies are discussed.
Interventional radiology in gastrointestinal neoplasms / Rossi, Plinio; Bezzi, Mario. - In: CURRENT OPINION IN ONCOLOGY. - ISSN 1040-8746. - STAMPA. - 7:4(1995), pp. 367-372.
Interventional radiology in gastrointestinal neoplasms
ROSSI, Plinio;BEZZI, Mario
1995
Abstract
Interventional radiology plays a significant role in different fields of gastrointestinal oncology. Percutaneous techniques can be used to diagnose and stage bile duct and pancreatic cancer. Palliation of esophageal tumors and malignant biliary obstruction may be achieved with interventional techniques, whereas curative attempts are directed mainly towards primary and secondary liver tumors. The therapeutic potential of interventional radiology is still expanding, as are all other forms of minimally invasive therapy. This article reviews the relevant contributions on this subject that have appeared in the past year. The introduction of new techniques is described, and the results of clinical studies are discussed.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.