Trans-Arterial Chemo - Embolization (TACE)
Introduction
In this procedure, the clinician places chemotherapeutic and synthetic materials called as embolic agents into the blood vessels which feed cancerous tumor. This results in cutting-off tumor’s blood supply, as well as traps the chemotherapeutic agent within the tumor.
Features
It is a treatment that blocks or slows down the blood supply to tissues or an organ. It can be used to block the flow of blood to a tumour so the cancer cells die.
Indications and procedures
- Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)
- Colorectal carcinoma.
- Cholangiocarcinoma.
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Advantages
- Minimally invasive procedure, hence lesser morbidity and stay in hospital.
- Helps in concentrating the chemotherapy drugs at the tumour site, thereby shrinking the tumour size.