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ea0068p14 | Abstracts | UKINETS2019

Liver embolisation for patients diagnosed with neuroendocrine neoplasms: systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature

Kanabar Rahul , Barriuso Jorge , McNamara Mairead , Mansoor Was , Hubner Richard , Valle Juan , Lamarca Angela

Background: Liver embolisation is one of the treatment options available for patients diagnosed with neuro-endocrine neoplasms (NEN), especially in the presence of carcinoid syndrome. It is still uncertain whether the benefits of the various types of embolisation treatments truly outweigh the complications in NENs. This systematic review assesses the available data relating to liver embolisation in patients with NENs.Methods: Eligible studies (identified...