Interventional radiologists (IRs) have an expanding role in the treatment of liver metastases from colorectal cancer. Increasing data on the ability to treat liver metastases with locoregional therapies has solidified this position. Ablative approaches, such as radiofrequency ablation and microwave ablation, have shown durable eradication of tumors. Catheter-directed therapies-such as transarterial chemoembolization (TACE), drug-eluting beads (DEB), Y90 radioembolization, intra-arterial chemotherapy ports, and isolated hepatic perfusion (IHP)-are potential techniques for managing patients with unresectable liver metastases. Understanding the timing and role of these techniques in the multidisciplinary care of the patient is critical. Implementation of the IR clinic for consultation has enabled better integration of these therapies into the patient's overall care and has facilitated improved opportunities for clinical studies.

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