Radioembolization has become a mainstay therapy in the treatment of primary and secondary liver cancers. This article will specifically discuss a brief history of yttrium treatment as well as an overview of the physical properties of the currently available devices. A discussion of the mechanism of action will be followed by a discussion on patient selection for this treatment.
Keywords: hepatocellular carcinoma; interventional radiology; liver; liver metastases; radioembolization; yttrium.
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