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ea0037ep1122 | Endocrine tumours | ECE2015

The evaluation of the effectiveness and safety of transarterial embolisation of to the liver metastasised neuroendocrine tumours

van Dijk Sophie , Tesselaar Margot , Verbeek Wieke , Meier Marc , Prevoo Warner

Abstract: Transarterial embolisation (TAE) is an effective treatment for liver metastases from neuroendocrine tumour (NET). It reduces arterial blood flow to the tumour resulting in ischemia and necrosis. In this single centre retrospective study the effectiveness and safety of TAE was evaluated.Patients and methods: 30 patients with histological confirmed gastro-entero-pancreatic NET with liver metastases were investigated. Tumour response, decline in s...