Transarterial Embolization of Acute Intercostal Artery Bleeding
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
;
: 169-173, 2005.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-151944
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To report our experiences of transarterial embolization for acute intercostal artery bleeding. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
A retrospectively analysis of the causes, clinical manifestations, angiographic findings and transarterial embolization technique in 8 patients with acute intercostal artery bleeding, with a review of the anatomical basis.RESULTS:
The causes of intercostal artery bleeding were iatrogenic and traumatic in 88 and 12% of cases, respectively. Active bleeding from the collateral intercostal or posterior intercostal arteries was angiographically demonstrated in 75 and 25% of cases, respectively. Transarterial embolization successfully achieved hemostasis in all cases. However, two patient with hypovolemic shock expired due to a massive hemothorax, despite successful transarterial embolization.CONCLUSION:
Intercostal access should be performed through the middle of the intercostal space to avoid injury to the collateral intercostal artery. Transarterial embolization is an effective method for the control of intercostal artery bleeding.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Arteries
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Shock
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Retrospective Studies
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Hemorrhage
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Hemostasis
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Hemothorax
Type of study:
Observational study
Limits:
Humans
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Radiological Society
Year:
2005
Type:
Article
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