Abstract:
Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) particles are used for the embolization
of various vascular tumors. They are also
used before hepatic resection to embolize the ipsilateral
portal vein, causing hypertrophy of the remaining liver.
We report our first experience with portal vein embolization
(PVE) with PVA particles to treat gastric cancer
metastasis to the liver. PVE with PVA is a safe
interventional radiologic procedure, which does not
cause problems during surgery and can improve the
outcome of hepatic resection.
