Semin intervent Radiol 2011; 28(2): 226-229
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1280670
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Radioembolization for Hepatocellular Carcinoma Complicated by Biliary Stricture

Jeet Minocha1 , Robert J. Lewandowski1
  • 1Section of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
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Publication Date:
16 June 2011 (online)

ABSTRACT

The authors present a case of radiation-induced biliary stricture following yttrium-90 (90Y) radioembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma. Biliary complications (e.g., biliary stricture, biliary necrosis, biloma) following radioembolization and other locoregional therapies are uncommon and usually managed conservatively. In instances when biliary injury is refractory to medical management, as in the case presented herein, endoscopic, percutaneous, or surgical intervention may be required. Timely diagnosis of biliary complications with correlation to liver function permits optimal clinical management of patients undergoing 90Y radioembolization.

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Jeet MinochaM.D. 

Department of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

676 North St Clair Street, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60611-2927

Email: jeetminocha@gmail.com