Gastrectomy for the treatment of refractory gastric ulceration after radioembolization with 90Y microspheres

Sun Y.oung Yim, Jin D.ong Kim, Jin Y.ong Jung, Chang H.a. Kim, Yeon S.eok Seo, Hyung J.oon Yim, Soon H.o. Um, Ho S.ang Ryu, Yun H.wan Kim, Chong S.uk Kim, Eun Shin

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Abstract

Transcatheter arterial radioembolization (TARE) with Yttrium-90 ((90)Y)-labeled microspheres has an emerging role in treatment of patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma. Although complication of TARE can be minimized by aggressive pre-evaluation angiography and preventive coiling of aberrant vessels, radioembolization-induced gastroduodenal ulcer can be irreversible and can be life-threatening. Treatment of radioembolization-induced gastric ulcer is challenging because there is a few reported cases and no consensus for management. We report a case of severe gastric ulceration with bleeding that eventually required surgery due to aberrant deposition of microspheres after TARE.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)300-305
Number of pages6
JournalClinical and Molecular Hepatology
Volume20
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014 Sept 1
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Gastrectomy
  • Gastric ulcer
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Radioembolization
  • Yttrium-90

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hepatology
  • Molecular Biology

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