The effect of bleomycin embolization on symptomatic improvement and hemangioma size among patients with giant liver hemangiomas

•Hemangiomas greater than 5 cm are referred to as giant hemangiomas.•Minimally invasive techniques have been introduced as alternatives to surgery.•We aimed to determine the effects of the embolization with bleomycin.•All patients demonstrated symptomatic improvement and significant volume reduction...

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Published in:International journal of surgery open 2018, Vol.12, p.12-16
Main Authors: Kirnap, Mahir, Boyvat, Fatih, Boyacioglu, Sedat, Hilmioglu, Fatih, Moray, Gokhan, Haberal, Mehmet
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Language:English
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Summary:•Hemangiomas greater than 5 cm are referred to as giant hemangiomas.•Minimally invasive techniques have been introduced as alternatives to surgery.•We aimed to determine the effects of the embolization with bleomycin.•All patients demonstrated symptomatic improvement and significant volume reduction.•Liver hemangiomas with bleomycin eliminated symptoms and reduced lesion size.
ISSN:2405-8572
2405-8572
DOI:10.1016/j.ijso.2018.05.003