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Transileocolic portal vein embolization (TIPE) is invasive compared to percutaneous transhepatic portal vein embolization (PTPE) because the procedure requires general anesthesia. There are, however, several advantages: First, it enables the examination of extrahepatic diseases; second, catheter manipulation is easier compared to ipsilateral PTPE because the catheter should not be passed through ramifications...
Although hepatic resection is the treatment of choice for large hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) whenever feasible, it is often precluded by the presence of underlying chronic liver disease. Portal vein embolization (PVE) has been introduced to extend the indications for major hepatic resection to increase the safety of the surgical procedure. Prior to undertaking PVE, the following possibilities should...
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