Transcatheter arterial embolization for unresectable symptomatic giant hepatic hemangiomas: single-center experience using a lipiodol-ethanol mixture

The present article is aimed at reporting the author's experience with transcatheter arterial embolization using a lipiodol-ethanol mixture in three cases of unresectable symptomatic giant hepatic hemangiomas. The cases of three patients with giant unresectable symptomatic hepatic hemangiomas e...

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Published in:Radiologia brasileira 2015-06, Vol.48 (3), p.154-157
Main Authors: Szejnfeld, Denis, Nunes, Thiago Franchi, Fornazari, Vinicius Adami Vayego, de Matos, Carla Adriana Loureiro, Gonzalez, Adriano Miziara, D'Ippolito, Giuseppe, Silva, Ivonete Sandra de Souza E, Goldman, Suzan Menasce
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Language:English
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RADIOLOGY, NUCLEAR MEDICINE & MEDICAL IMAGING
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Summary:The present article is aimed at reporting the author's experience with transcatheter arterial embolization using a lipiodol-ethanol mixture in three cases of unresectable symptomatic giant hepatic hemangiomas. The cases of three patients with giant unresectable symptomatic hepatic hemangiomas embolized in the period 2009-2010 were retrospectively reviewed. In all the cases, transarterial embolization was performed with an ethanol-lipiodol mixture. Symptoms regression and quality of life improvement were observed in all the cases. No complications were observed and all the patients were discharged within 12 hours after the procedure. Transcatheter arterial embolization using ethanol mixed with lipiodol was a safe and effective treatment for symptomatic giant hepatic hemangiomas in this small series of patients.
ISSN:0100-3984
1678-7099
0100-3984
1678-7099
DOI:10.1590/0100-3984.2014.0063