[Palliative treatment of liver neoplasms II: dearterialization of the liver: indications, premises, technic and limitations].

Hepatic arterial vascularisation, as described by Michels in 1954, is outlined; the importance of selective angiography in preparation of the hepatic de-arterialisation operation is then stressed, and its theoretical foundations and the surgical technique are illustrated; other procedures which can usefully be combined are also indicated. Lastly an evaluation of the limits and results of this therapy is given.