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Semin intervent Radiol 2011; 28(2): 193-197
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280663
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280663
Hepatic Abscess Complicating Transarterial Chemoembolization in a Patient with Liver Metastases
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Publication Date:
16 June 2011 (online)
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ABSTRACT
Hepatic abscess following transarterial chemoembolization is an uncommon complication. The authors describe a case of liver abscess after transarterial chemoembolization for neuroendocrine liver metastases, including risk factors, prophylaxis, treatment, and outcomes.
KEYWORDS
Abscess - chemoembolization
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Siddharth A PadiaM.D.
Section of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
Department of Radiology, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific St., Box# 357115, Seattle, WA 98195
Email: spadia@uw.edu