Radioembolisation in the treatment of colorectal liver metastases: An emerging synergy with systemic chemotherapy
Author: Dr. med. Tobias F. Jakobs
Although chemotherapy regimens combined with biological agents have improved the control of colorectal cancer (CRC) liver metastases and rendered an increasing number of patients suitable to undergo resection, the recurrent nature of liver metastases continues to present..... Read more...
Imaging update in metastatic liver disease
Author: Didier Mathieu, and Alain Luciani
The development of ultrasound, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques, especially with the advent of specific contrast media, has improved the detection and diagnosis of liver metastases. Read more...
State of the Art in Liver Imaging - MR Diffusion/Perfusion
Author: Luis Marti-Bonmati, MD, PhD,1,2 Ángel Alberich-Bayarri, MSc,1 Roberto Sanz-Requena, MSc,1 Javier Sánchez-González3
The purpose of this review is to summarise the role of magnetic resonance (MR) diffusion-weighted (DW) and perfusion-weighted (PW) techniques in liver imaging diagnosis. Both techniques improve the capabilities of MR in the management of both diffuse and focal liver lesions..... Read more...
The role of imaging in liver transplantation
Author: John Karani and Dominic Yu
Liver transplantation is the accepted treatment for patients with irreversible hepatocellular failure and in selected patients with hepatocellular carcinoma. Read more...
How to characterise the incidental liver lesion
Author: Filipe Caseiro-Alves
The widespread use of imaging techniques for abdominal investigation has led to an increased detection of the so-called 'incidental liver lesion'. Read more...
