Transcatheter embolization of hepatic arteriovenous fistulas for control of hemobilia.

Abstract

Two cases of traumatic hemobilia are presented in which hemorrhage was controlled by transcatheter vascular occlusion with stainless steel coils. Embolic therapy was safely performed without liver necrosis, despite the presence of portal hypertension in 1 patient. The technique is a useful alternative to surgery, which did not control hemorrhage in 1 case.

• Authors: R A Clark, R T Frey, D P Colley, W R Eiseman
• Journal: Gastrointestinal radiology (Gastrointest Radiol) Vol. 6 Issue 4 Pg. 353-6 ( 1981) ISSN: 0364-2356 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7308719 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Stainless Steel

Topics

• Adult
• Arteriovenous Fistula (diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Embolization, Therapeutic
• Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable (administration & dosage)
• Hemobilia (therapy)
• Hepatic Artery (diagnostic imaging)
• Hepatic Veins (diagnostic imaging)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Portal Vein
• Radiography
• Stainless Steel