Handbook of Radioembolization: Physics, Biology, Nuclear Medicine, and Imaging

Authors : Alexander S. Pasciak  PhD., Yong Bradley  MD., J. Mark McKinney  MD
Edition :
Year : 2016
Description :

Features

• Focuses on the radiation biology, physics, nuclear medicine, and imaging aspects of radioembolization.
• Logically follows the timeline of radioembolization, from treatment planning to treatment and patient follow-up.
• Reflects the interdisciplinary nature of the field, providing interventional radiologists with a basis in the physics and nuclear medicine aspects, which largely determine treatment success vs failure.
• Covers important topics such as post-treatment imaging, alternative and adjuvant therapies.
• Concludes with a chapter on future outlook for intrahepatic and extrahepatic treatment of disease.

Summary

Radioembolization is a widely used treatment for non-resectable primary and secondary liver cancer. This handbook addresses the radiation biology, physics, nuclear medicine, and imaging for radioembolization using Yttrium-90 (90Y) microspheres, in addition to discussing aspects related to interventional radiology. The contents reflect on and off-label treatment indications, dose-response relationships, treatment-planning, therapy optimization, radiation safety, imaging follow-up and many other facets of this therapy necessary for both novice and advanced users alike.

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