If chemotherapy is used the procedure is called TACE (Transarterial C If irradiated beads are used the procedure is called SIRT (Selective In Occasionally this procedure may be used to also deliver certain chem embolisation occurs – the drug or radiation is concentrated on the tum as cutting off further oxygen and nutrients to the tumour. Portal Vein Embolisation (PVE) is a technique used, usually as part removed and increase the size of the liver segments that will remain a be concern about reduced or lost liver function if too little liver is left be 40% of its normal size – and it can recover to near normal size, and fu immediately after surgery. PVE works by blocking blood flow to the part of the liver to be remove – and encourages growth. If growth is enough to maintain normal func ahead.
Portal Vein Embolisation Image. Adapted from: Cancer Council NSW (Australia) How a portal vein embolisation (PVE) is done https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/liver-cancer/treatment/surgery/liver-resection/portal-vein- embolisation-pve/
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