Percutaneous ethanol instillation therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma – a randomized controlled trial
C Müller, M Schöniger-Hekele, R Schernthaner, B Renner, M Peck-Radosavljevic, A Brichta, F Wrba, M Posch, P Bauer, P Ferenci, A Gangl · Zeitschrift für Gastroenterologie · 2007 · Heft 07
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Background and Aims: Treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) with percutaneous ethanol instillation (PEI) is an accepted and frequently used procedure but its effect on survival of patients has never been demonstrated in a randomized controlled study comparing it to non-invasive treatment options. The aim of the study was to compare the clinical outcome of additional PEI against no further treatment in patients with HCC receiving hormonal treatment with long-acting octreotide. Methods: In this randomized controlled trial conducted in a tertiary care centre a total of 61 patients with inoperable HCC were trea…
