Percutaneous acetic acid injection for hepatocellular carcinoma: using CT fluoroscopy to evaluate distribution of acetic acid mixed with an iodinated contrast agent

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2003 Jan;180(1):159-62. doi: 10.2214/ajr.180.1.1800159.

Abstract

Objective: The purpose of our study is to evaluate the distribution of acetic acid mixed with iodinated contrast agent during percutaneous acetic acid injection on CT fluoroscopy for hepatocellular carcinoma.

Conclusion: Monitoring acetic acid distribution on CT fluoroscopy can detect extratumoral diffusion and may optimize the distribution of acetic acid in hepatocellular carcinoma.

MeSH terms

  • Acetic Acid / administration & dosage*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / diagnostic imaging
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / therapy*
  • Contrast Media / administration & dosage*
  • Female
  • Fluoroscopy*
  • Humans
  • Injections
  • Iohexol / administration & dosage*
  • Liver Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Liver Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Radiography, Interventional*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Iohexol
  • Acetic Acid