TABLE 3.

Reasons for Canceling 90Y RE

Parameter%n
90Y RE performed77.4230
90Y RE not performed22.667
Reasons for canceling 90Y RE
 Extrahepatic shunting8.124
 Lack of 99mTc-MAA accumulation3.410
 Worsening of patient’s general condition2.06
 Extrahepatic tumor progression1.34
 Different therapy1.13
 Hepatic tumor burden too high1.13
 Unfavorable vessel anatomy1.13
 Worsening of hepatic laboratory parameters0.72
 Residual primary tumor0.31
 Hepatic vessel occlusion0.31
 Inhomogeneous 99mTc-MAA distribution0.31
 Technical problems with vial0.31
 Contrast agent–associated problem0.31
 Patient did not appear0.31
 Unknown2.06