Masahiro Horikawa1, Shiro Miyayama2, Toshiyuki Irie3, Tatsumi Kaji4, Yasuaki Arai5. 1. 1 Dotter Interventional Institute, 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, L342, Portland, OR 97239. 2. 2 Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Fukuiken Saiseikai Hospital, Fukui, Japan. 3. 3 Department of Radiology, Hitachi General Hospital, Hitachi, Japan. 4. 4 Department of Radiology, National Defense Medical College, Tokorozawa, Japan. 5. 5 Department of Diagnostic Radiology, National Cancer Center Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This article reviews the development of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) in Japan, particularly ethiodized oil-based conventional TACE, from historical, strategic, and technical points of view. We also present the current status of standardized conventional TACE. CONCLUSION: Conventional TACE has been developed toward a more-selective and hemodynamic-conscious method, along with technical innovation and knowledge accumulation. Standardization of this method is necessary for further scientific evaluation.
OBJECTIVE: This article reviews the development of transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) in Japan, particularly ethiodized oil-based conventional TACE, from historical, strategic, and technical points of view. We also present the current status of standardized conventional TACE. CONCLUSION: Conventional TACE has been developed toward a more-selective and hemodynamic-conscious method, along with technical innovation and knowledge accumulation. Standardization of this method is necessary for further scientific evaluation.