Arterial embolization for hemobilia after transhepatic biliary interventions

DOI: https://doi.org/10.25512/DIR.2009.03.4.05

For quoting:
Kozlov A.V., Tarazov P.G., Polikarpov A.A., Polysalov V.N., Gasanov I.S., Guskov A.S., Sergeev V.I. "Arterial embolization for hemobilia after transhepatic biliary interventions". Journal Diagnostic & interventional radiology. 2009; 3(4); 33-38.

authors:

Kozlov A.V.

Tarazov P.G.

Polikarpov A.A.

Polysalov V.N.

Gasanov I.S.

Guskov A.S.

Sergeev V.I.

keywords:

percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage

malignant obstructive jaundice

hemobilia

arterial embolization

Abstract:

Hemobilia is known as one of the most severe complications of percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage. In the present case, the severe bleeding developed as a result of balloon dilatation and stenting of malignant stricture. Emergency transhepatic arterial embolization was performed with good results. We also discuss 7 cases of hemobilia in our hospital, 3 of which were successfully treated with transcatheter embolotherapy. We conclude that transhepatic arterial embolization appears to be effective and safe treatment for massive hemobilia.

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