Successful transcatheter embolic control of massive hematobilia secondary to liver biopsy

Successful transcatheter embolic control of massive hematobilia secondary to liver biopsy

A 43-year-old female alcoholic had massive hematobilia secondary to arterial trauma of a liver biopsy. The arterial bleeding site was successfully embolized through an angiographic catheter with Gelfoam sponge. No liver ischemia occurred and the patient has remained well.

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of roentgenology (1976) 1976-11, Vol.127 (5), p.847-849
Hauptverfasser: Walter, JF, Paaso, BT, Cannon, WB
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Angiography
Bile Ducts
Biopsy - adverse effects
Collateral Circulation
Embolization, Therapeutic
Female
Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable
Hemorrhage - diagnostic imaging
Hemorrhage - etiology
Hemorrhage - therapy
Hepatic Artery - diagnostic imaging
Hepatic Artery - injuries
Humans
Liver - pathology
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Zusammenfassung:A 43-year-old female alcoholic had massive hematobilia secondary to arterial trauma of a liver biopsy. The arterial bleeding site was successfully embolized through an angiographic catheter with Gelfoam sponge. No liver ischemia occurred and the patient has remained well.
ISSN:0361-803X
1546-3141
DOI:10.2214/ajr.127.5.847