| Theme | Palliative Medicine for Patients with Gastrointestinal Cancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Interventional Radiology for Malignant Stenosis in Palliative Care | |
| Publish Date | 2004/01 | |
| Author | Yasuaki Arai | Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center |
| Author | Yoshitaka Inaba | Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center |
| Author | Hidekazu Yamaura | Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center |
| Author | Yozo Sato | Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Aichi Cancer Center |
| [ Summary ] | Interventional radiology techniques can release malignant stenosis of alimentary tract, biliary tract, bronchial tract and inferior vena cava in advanced gastrointestinal cancer patients. Additionally, they can create new tracts between tube organs and limited distress drainage routes. Dramatic improvements in symptoms can be achieved by the treatment using interventional radiolog with minimal invasion. Thus, interventional radiology will have an important role in palliative care for gastrointestinal cancer patients. For wider use of interventional radiology in palliative care, this treatment should be understood by all physicians working in this field. | |