Hepatic Radioembolization Complicated by Abscess

Corrected by: Hepatic Radioembolization Complicated by Abscess Semin intervent Radiol 2017; 34(03): 303-304 DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1606200 ABSTRACT Hepatic abscess is a rare complication of yttrium-90 radioembolization of hepatic tumors that most commonly occurs in patients with a history of biliary intervention. Patients usually present several weeks after therapy with pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. Cross-sectional imaging is necessary in cases of suspected abscess to ensure prompt diagnosis and to help plan treatment, which involves antibiotics and percutaneous drainage. KEYWORDS Radioembolization - infection - abscess - embolization