Chemoembolization

In medicine, chemoembolization, also called transcatheter arterial chemoembolization (TACE), is "administration of antineoplastic agents together with an embolizing vehicle. This allows slow release of the agent as well as obstruction of the blood supply to the neoplasm."

Efficacy
Chemoembolization may improve survival of patients with hepatocellular carcinoma.

Adverse effects

 * Cerebral lipiodol embolism
 * Pulmonary embolism
 * Ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma