Transcatheter vessel occlusion: angiographic results versus clinical success

Journal Article · Fri Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1983 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.147.1.6828710· OSTI ID:5707356

Feldman, L; Greenfield, A J; Waltman, A C; Novelline, R A; Van Breda, A; Luers, P; Athanasoulis, C A

A review was made of 219 transcatheter vessel occlusion procedures performed over a ten-year period for control of hemorrhage, tumor palliation, or blood supply redistribution prior to intra-arterial chemotherapy. Complete angiographic success was obtained in 85% of the procedures, with partial success in 8%; complete clinical success was achieved in 53% of patients, with partial success in 23%. the most satisfactory clinical results were obtained with hemorrhagic gastritis and pelvic trauma. Embolizations for duodenal ulcer hemorrhage and transhepatic variceal occlusion were the least clinically successful, although isobutyl-cyanoacrylate appeared to be a significant improvement in angiographic therapy for duodenal ulcer. The overall complication rate was 13%, with one third of the complications clinically silent. These results indicate that transcatheter vessel occlusion is a relatively safe and effective method for control of hemorrhage or tumor infarction.

• Research Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
• OSTI ID: 5707356
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Vol. 147:1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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