Dextran Microsphere Hepatic Artery Embolization for Hepatoma: Pathological Assessment of Its Efficacy in Resected Cases

摘要

To evaluate the therapeutic ef fect and the mechanism of dextran micro - sphere hepatic artery embolization for hepatoma. Methods Partial hepatectomy was per formed in 11 patients with hepatoma pretreated with dextran microsphere hepatic artery embolization. All specimens were for histopathologic studies in order to observe the design of dextran microspheres and necrotic de - gree of the tumor.