Complications of Radioembolization: Prevention and Management
Radioembolization is a relatively safe procedure, and most adverse effects are part of the post-embolization syndrome, which includes symptoms such as abdominal pain and fatigue. Although serious complications are rare, when they do occur, they can significantly impact patient outcomes, potential...
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| Language: | English |
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The Korean Society of Radiology
2025-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of the Korean Society of Radiology |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2025.0046 |
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| Summary: | Radioembolization is a relatively safe procedure, and most adverse effects are part of the
post-embolization syndrome, which includes symptoms such as abdominal pain and fatigue.
Although serious complications are rare, when they do occur, they can significantly
impact patient outcomes, potentially requiring long-term treatment or even causing death.
Therefore, it is essential to thoroughly understand and prevent potential adverse events
proactively. This review aimed to classify the complications associated with radioembolization
into three categories: 1) complications due to local effects, such as radioembolizationinduced
liver disease and biliary injury, 2) complications due to nontarget radioembolization,
such as gastrointestinal ulcers and radiation pneumonitis, and 3) complications due
to systemic reactions; moreover, we herein describe the causes, symptoms, preventive
strategies, and treatments for each type of adverse event. |
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| ISSN: | 2951-0805 |