Ierardi AM, Floridi C, Pellegrino C, Petrillo M, Pinto A, Iadevito I, Golia E, Perillo A, Grassi R, Rotondo A, Carrafiello G. Role of percutaneous transcatheter embolization (PTE) in the treatment of spontaneous bleeding associated with anticoagulant therapy.
Radiol Med 2014;
120:149-57. [PMID:
25388991 DOI:
10.1007/s11547-014-0470-4]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2014] [Accepted: 10/27/2014] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE
To evaluate safety and clinical efficacy of percutaneous transcatheter embolization (PTE) in the treatment of spontaneous bleedings (SBs) in patients submitted to chronic anticoagulation therapy.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
From January 2007 to December 2012, 20 patients (mean age 75.8 years, range 68-91 years) with 23 SBs were retrospectively evaluated. Active bleeding was documented by contrast enhanced-multidetector row computed tomography (CE-MDCT). PTE was performed using different embolic agents. Technical success (TS), clinical success (CS), late success (LS) and mortality rate (M) related to the angiographic procedure and complications were evaluated.
RESULTS
CE-MDCT and digital subtraction angiography (DSA) identified active bleeding sites in 18 cases (18/20). In two cases (2/20) DSA did not confirm the arterial bleeding diagnosed on CE-MDCT. Twenty-three sessions of PTE were performed. TS, CS, LS and M were, respectively, 100, 85, 15 and 0%. No major complications were observed.
CONCLUSIONS
PTE could be considered a safe and effective "first line" approach to treat SB associated with anticoagulation therapy.
Collapse