[The side effect and complication of intraarterial phosphorus-32 glass microspheres for patients with advanced hepatoma]

Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi. 1997 Dec;14(4):376-9.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

The phosphorus-32 glass microspheres(32P-GMS) is a new radioembolizer for cancer therapy. From March 1994 to April 1995, 24 patients with unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma and 3 patients with cavernous hemangioma received internal radiation treatment of 32P-GMS. The clinical results demonstrated that hepatic arterial instillation of 32P-GMS appeared to be safe and effective for hepatocellular carcinoma. There was no significant bone marrow or renal toxicity or liver to pulmonary bypass. A transient change of liver function and fever occurred in almost all patients. Significant liver toxicity and gastrointestinal tract reaction were seen when radiation dose > 50 Gy or microspheres > 3 g, and then various postoperative complications occurred.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brachytherapy / methods
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / secondary
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / therapy*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / adverse effects
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Female
  • Fever / etiology
  • Glass
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / therapy
  • Hepatitis / etiology
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / secondary
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Male
  • Microspheres
  • Middle Aged
  • Phosphorus Radioisotopes / adverse effects
  • Phosphorus Radioisotopes / therapeutic use*
  • Radiation Dosage

Substances

  • Phosphorus Radioisotopes