Y90-radioembolization of lung metastases via the bronchial artery: a report of 2 cases

Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2013 Dec;36(6):1664-1669. doi: 10.1007/s00270-013-0690-3. Epub 2013 Jul 10.

Abstract

We report successful Y90-radioembolization of the lung applying Y90-resin microspheres via the bronchial artery in two patients with diffuse colorectal and renal cancer metastases, respectively. The deposition of radioactive Y90-resin-microspheres was technically feasible and resulted in a reasonable absorbed dose in the tumors. However, open questions remain regarding dosimetry and safe dose exposure to the lung. The technique warrants thorough investigation before clinical use. A Phase I trial to evaluate safety and preliminary efficacy is under preparation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bronchial Arteries*
  • Colorectal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Feasibility Studies
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Lung Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Neoplasms / radiotherapy*
  • Lung Neoplasms / secondary
  • Male
  • Microspheres
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Yttrium Radioisotopes / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Yttrium Radioisotopes