Transcatheter arterial chemoembolization or chemoinfusion for unresectable intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

Abstract

Hepatic intra-arterial chemotherapy is well tolerated and may be effective to prolong survival of patients with unresectable ICC. Tumor vascularity is significantly associated with radiographic response. Large tumor size, tumor hypovascularity, and Child-Pugh class B were poor prognostic factors for determining the patient survival period.