Treatment of primary liver tumors and liver metastases, part 2: Non–nuclear medicine techniques Journal Article
| Authors: | Cornelis, F. H.; Solomon, S. B. |
| Article Title: | Treatment of primary liver tumors and liver metastases, part 2: Non–nuclear medicine techniques |
| Abstract: | Learning Objectives: On successful completion of this activity, participants should be able to (1) describe the mechanisms of actions of the most used ablation techniques; (2) discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of each thermal ablation modality; (3) discuss the differences between current transarterial therapies; and (4) describe the rationale and treatment selection of the appropriate locoregional modality for the specific clinical indications. Financial Disclosure: The authors were supported in part through the NIH/NCI Cancer Center Support Grant P30 CA008748. Dr. Solomon received research grants from AngioDynamics and GE Healthcare; serves as a consultant for Medtronic, Inc., Johnson and Johnson, BTG, XACT, and Adgero; and has investment interest in Johnson and Johnson. The authors of this article have indicated no other relevant relationships that could be perceived as a real or apparent conflict of interest. CME Credit: SNMMI is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to sponsor continuing education for physicians. SNMMI designates each JNM continuing education article for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. For CE credit, SAM, and other credit types, participants can access this activity through the SNMMI website (http://www.snmmilearningcenter.org) through December 2021. COPYRIGHT © 2018 by the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging. |
| Keywords: | hepatocellular carcinoma; metastasis; liver; embolization; ablation |
| Journal Title: | Journal of Nuclear Medicine |
| Volume: | 59 |
| Issue: | 12 |
| ISSN: | 0161-5505 |
| Publisher: | Society of Nuclear Medicine |
| Date Published: | 2018-12-01 |
| Start Page: | 1801 |
| End Page: | 1808 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.2967/jnumed.116.186379 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC6278901 |
| PUBMED: | 30361378 |
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| Notes: | J. Nucl. Med. -- Export Date: 2 January 2019 -- Article -- CODEN: JNMEA -- Source: Scopus |
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