Catheterization and Embolization of a Replaced Left Hepatic Artery
Author Information
Author(s): Miyazaki Masaya, Shibuya Kei, Tsushima Yoshito, Endo Keigo
Primary Institution: Gunma University Graduate School of Medicine
Hypothesis
Can a replaced left hepatic artery be successfully catheterized and embolized via the right gastric artery?
Conclusion
A replaced left hepatic artery can be catheterized via a right gastric artery, allowing for conversion of multiple hepatic arteries into a single supply.
Supporting Evidence
- The replaced left hepatic artery was successfully catheterized after several failed attempts.
- Using advanced interventional techniques, the replaced left hepatic artery was embolized via the right gastric artery.
Takeaway
Doctors found a way to use a different artery to reach and treat a tricky blood vessel in a patient's liver.
Methodology
The replaced left hepatic artery was catheterized and embolized using a microcatheter and microcoils via the right gastric artery.
Limitations
The case is based on a single patient, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
70-year-old Japanese man with multiple hepatocellular carcinomas.
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