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Yu Q, Funaki B, Ahmed O. Twenty years of embolization for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding: a meta-analysis of rebleeding and ischaemia rates. Br J Radiol 2024; 97:920-932. [PMID: 38364312 PMCID: PMC11075984 DOI: 10.1093/bjr/tqae037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Transarterial embolization (TAE) for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) can be technically challenging due to the compromise between achieving haemostasis and causing tissue ischaemia. The goal of the present study is to determine its technical success, rebleeding, and post-embolization ischaemia rates through meta-analysis of published literature in the last twenty years. METHODS PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases were queried. Technical success, rebleeding, and ischaemia rates were extracted. Baseline characteristics such as author, publication year, region, study design, embolization material, percentage of superselective embolization were retrieved. Subgroup analysis was performed based on publication time and embolization agent. RESULTS A total of 66 studies including 2121 patients who underwent embolization for acute LGIB were included. Endoscopic management was attempted in 34.5%. The pooled overall technical success, rebleeding, post-embolization ischaemia rates were 97.0%, 20.7%, and 7.5%, respectively. Studies published after 2010 showed higher technical success rates (97.8% vs 95.2%), lower rebleeding rates (18.6% vs 23.4%), and lower ischaemia rates (7.3% vs 9.7%). Compared to microcoils, NBCA was associated with a lower rebleeding rate (9.3% vs 20.8%) at the expense of a higher post-embolization ischaemia rate (9.7% vs 4.0%). Coagulopathy (P = .034), inotropic use (P = .040), and malignancy (P = .002) were predictors of post-embolization rebleeding. Haemorrhagic shock (P < .001), inotropic use (P = .026), malignancy (P < .001), coagulopathy (P = .002), blood transfusion (P < .001), and enteritis (P = .023) were predictors of mortality. Empiric embolization achieved a similarly durable haemostasis rate compared to targeted embolization (23.6% vs 21.1%) but a higher risk of post-embolization ischaemia (14.3% vs 4.7%). CONCLUSION For LGIB, TAE has a favourable technical success rate and low risk of post-embolization ischaemia. Its safety and efficacy profile has increased over the last decade. Compared to microcoils, NBCA seemed to offer a more durable haemostasis rate at the expense of higher ischaemia risk. Due to the heterogeneity of currently available evidence, future prospective and comparative studies are warranted. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE (1) Acute LGIB embolization demonstrate a high technical success rate with acceptable rate of rebleeding and symptomatic ischaemia rates. Most ischaemic stigmata discovered during routine post-embolization colonoscopy were minor. (2) Although NBCA seemed to offer a more durable haemostasis rate, it was also associated with a higher risk of ischaemia compared to microcoils. (3) Coagulopathy, malignant aetiology, and inotropic use were predictors of rebleeding and mortality. (4) Routine post-embolization endoscopy to assess for ischaemia is not indicated.
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- Qian Yu
- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
- Department of Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, 33331, United States
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Department of Radiology, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL, 60637, United States
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Sano T, Ishikawa T, Azumi M, Sato R, Jimbo R, Kobayashi Y, Sato T, Iwanaga A, Yokoyama J, Honma T. Risk factors for difficult endoscopic hemostasis for colonic diverticular bleeding and efficacy and safety of transcatheter arterial embolization. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35092. [PMID: 37713820 PMCID: PMC10508449 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/15/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023] Open
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This study aimed to investigate the risk factors for difficult endoscopic hemostasis in patients with colonic diverticular bleeding and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) for colonic diverticular bleeding. This study included 208 patients with colorectal diverticular hemorrhage. The non-interventional radiotherapy group consisted of patients who underwent successful spontaneous hemostasis (n = 131) or endoscopic hemostasis (n = 56), whereas the interventional radiotherapy group consisted of patients who underwent TAE (n = 21). Patient clinical characteristics were compared to identify independent risk factors for the interventional radiotherapy group. Furthermore, the hemostasis success rate, rebleeding rate, complications, and recurrence-free survival were compared between patients who underwent endoscopic hemostasis and those who underwent TAE. Bleeding from the right colon (odds ratio [OR]: 7.86; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.6-38.8; P = .0113) and systolic blood pressure <80 mm Hg (OR: 0.108; 95% CI: 0.0189-0.62; P = .0126) were identified as independent risk factors for the interventional radiology group. The hemostasis success rate (P = 1.00), early rebleeding rate (within 30 days) (P = .736), late rebleeding rate (P = 1.00), and recurrence-free survival rate (P = .717) were not significantly different between the patients who underwent TAE and those who underwent endoscopic hemostasis. Patients in the TAE group experienced more complications than those in the endoscopic hemostasis group (P < .001). Complications included mild intestinal ischemia (19.0%) and perforation requiring surgery (4.8%). Patients who required interventional radiotherapy were more likely to bleed from the right colon and presented with a systolic blood pressure of <80 mm Hg. TAE is an effective treatment for patients with colonic diverticular hemorrhage that is refractory to endoscopic hemostasis. However, complications must be monitored carefully.
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- Tomoe Sano
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Niigata Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Niigata Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Niigata Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Niigata Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Niigata Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Niigata Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Niigata Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Niigata Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Niigata Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Niigata Hospital, Niigata, Japan
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Uehara T, Matsumoto S, Tamura H, Kashiura M, Moriya T, Yamanaka K, Shinhata H, Sekine M, Miyatani H, Mashima H. Evaluation of the Jichi Medical University diverticular hemorrhage score in the clinical management of acute diverticular bleeding with emergency or elective endoscopy: A pilot study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0289698. [PMID: 37611042 PMCID: PMC10446219 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0289698] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 08/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Emergency endoscopic hemostasis for colonic diverticular bleeding is effective in preventing serious consequences. However, the low identification rate of the bleeding source makes the procedure burdensome for both patients and providers. We aimed to establish an efficient and safe emergency endoscopy system. METHODS We prospectively evaluated the usefulness of a scoring system (Jichi Medical University diverticular hemorrhage score: JD score) based on our experiences with past cases. The JD score was determined using four criteria: CT evidence of contrast agent extravasation, 3 points; oral anticoagulant (any type) use, 2 points; C-reactive protein ≥1 mg/dL, 1 point; and comorbidity index ≥3, 1 point. Based on the JD score, patients with acute diverticular bleeding who underwent emergency or elective endoscopy were grouped into JD ≥3 or JD <3 groups, respectively. The primary and secondary endpoints were the bleeding source identification rate and clinical outcomes. RESULTS The JD ≥3 and JD <3 groups included 35 and 47 patients, respectively. The rate of bleeding source identification, followed by the hemostatic procedure, was significantly higher in the JD ≥3 group than in the JD <3 group (77% vs. 23%, p <0.001), with a higher JD score associated with a higher bleeding source identification rate. No significant difference was observed between the groups in terms of clinical outcomes, except for a higher incidence of rebleeding at one-month post-discharge and a higher number of patients requiring interventional radiology in the JD ≥3 group than in the JD <3 group. Subgroup analysis showed that successful identification of the bleeding source and hemostasis contributed to a shorter hospital stay. CONCLUSION We established a safe and efficient endoscopic scoring system for treating colonic diverticular bleeding. The higher the JD score, the higher the bleeding source identification, leading to a successful hemostatic procedure. Elective endoscopy was possible in the JD <3 group when vital signs were stable.
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- Takeshi Uehara
- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Citizens Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Saitama Citizens Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Jichi Medical University Saitama Medical Center, Saitama, Japan
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Hermie L, Defreyne L. Empirical transarterial embolization in angiographically negative lower gastrointestinal bleeding using vessel tracking and 3D navigation tools: report of 2 patients. CVIR Endovasc 2023; 6:26. [PMID: 37079166 PMCID: PMC10119340 DOI: 10.1186/s42155-023-00372-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, an empiric Cone-beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)-guided transarterial embolization (TAE) technique has been investigated for lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). Although this empirical strategy reduced the rate of rebleeding in hemodynamically unstable patients compared to a 'wait and see' strategy, the specified technique is challenging and time-consuming. CASE PRESENTATION We present two methods to perform a prompt empiric TAE in LGIB when catheter angiography is negative. Based on the pre-procedural Computed Tomography Angiography bleeding site and using vessel detection and navigation software tools that are integrated in contemporary angiosuites, the culprit bleeding artery could be targeted with only one selective intraprocedural CBCT acquisition. CONCLUSION The proposed techniques are promising to reduce procedure time and facilitate the implementation of empiric CBCT-guided TAE in clinical practice when angiography is negative.
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- Laurens Hermie
- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Ghent University Hospital, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium.
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Ghent University Hospital, Corneel Heymanslaan 10, Ghent, 9000, Belgium
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Rabuffi P, Bruni A, Antonuccio EMG, Saraceni A, Vagnarelli S. Transarterial embolization of acute non-neurologic bleeding using Ethylene Vynil Alcohol Copolymer: a single-Centre retrospective study. CVIR Endovasc 2023; 6:2. [PMID: 36697892 PMCID: PMC9877256 DOI: 10.1186/s42155-023-00347-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2022] [Accepted: 01/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND To evaluate feasibility, safety and effectiveness of transarterial embolization of acute non-neurologic hemorrhage with Ethylene Vynil Alcohol Copolymer (EVOH). METHODS Between January 2018 and June 2021, 211 patients (male 123, mean age 69.7 y + 17.9) who underwent transarterial embolization with Onyx™ for acute non-neurologic arterial bleeding were retrospectively reviewed. Most frequent etiology of bleeding was post-operative (89/211, 42.2%), trauma (62/211, 29.4%) and tumor (18/211, 8.5%). Technical success was defined as the angiographic evidence of target vessel complete occlusion. Clinical success was defined as resolution of bleeding. Any rebleeding within the primitive site, requiring a new intervention during the first 30-days following embolization, was considered a clinical failure. Occurrence of procedure-related complication and mortality within 30 days of the embolization were examined. RESULTS A total of 229 embolization procedures was performed in 211 pts.; technical success rate was 99.5% (210/211 pts). Clinical success rate was 94.3% (199/211 pts). In 11 patients (5.2%) a reintervention was needed because of a rebleeding occurring within the primitive site, whereas in five patients (2.4%) rebleeding occurred within a site different from the primitive. Factors more often associated with clinical failure were coagulopathy/ongoing anticoagulant therapy (5/11, 45.4%), and post-operative etiology (3/11, 27.3%). EVOH was used as the sole embolic agent in 214/229 procedures (93.4%), in association with coils in 11 cases (4.8%), and with microparticles in 4 cases (1.7%). In the present series, major complications occurred in 6 cases (2.8%): respectively, four cases (1.9%) of colonic ischemia and two groin hematomas (0.9%) with active extravasation were observed. 26 (12.3%) patients died during the follow-up. CONCLUSION Embolization of acute arterial bleeding with EVOH as a first-line embolic agent is feasible, safe and effective.
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- Paolo Rabuffi
- grid.415032.10000 0004 1756 8479Unit of Interventional Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni Addolorata, Via dell’Amba Aradam 9, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- grid.415032.10000 0004 1756 8479Unit of Interventional Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni Addolorata, Via dell’Amba Aradam 9, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- grid.415032.10000 0004 1756 8479Unit of Interventional Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni Addolorata, Via dell’Amba Aradam 9, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- grid.415032.10000 0004 1756 8479Unit of Interventional Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni Addolorata, Via dell’Amba Aradam 9, 00184 Rome, Italy
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- grid.415032.10000 0004 1756 8479Unit of Interventional Radiology, Azienda Ospedaliera San Giovanni Addolorata, Via dell’Amba Aradam 9, 00184 Rome, Italy
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Werner DJ, Wenzel N, Abusalim N, Kiesslich R, Baar T, Tresch A, Rey JW. Unmasking lower gastrointestinal bleeding under administration of norepinephrine. World J Radiol 2022; 14:375-383. [PMID: 36605886 PMCID: PMC9808013 DOI: 10.4329/wjr.v14.i12.375] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 12/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract is common and transarterial embolization enables the clinician to control gastrointestinal bleeding. Contrast extravasation is a prerequisite for successful embolization. Provocative angiography is helpful in the detection of elusive bleeding.
AIM We performed a retrospective analysis of angiographic treatment in patients with lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage and initially negative angiographies, as well as the role of norepinephrine (NE) in unmasking bleeding.
METHODS We analyzed 41 patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding after angiography who had undergone treatment over a period of 10 years. All patients had a positive shock index and needed intensive care.
RESULTS In three of four patients, angiography disclosed the site of bleeding when NE was used during the procedure for hemodynamic stabilization.
CONCLUSION We suggest that angiography performed after the administration of NE in unstable patients with gastrointestinal bleeding and an initially negative angiography has the potential to unmask bleeding sites for successful embolization. However, this statement must be confirmed in prospective studies.
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- David John Werner
- Department of Radiology, Helios Dr. Horst-Schmidt-Clinic, Wiesbaden 65199, Hessen, Germany
- Radiologie Rhein-Nahe, Krankenhaus St. Marienwörth, Bad Kreuznach 55543, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Helios Dr. Horst-Schmidt-Clinic, Wiesbaden 65199, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Helios Dr. Horst-Schmidt-Clinic, Wiesbaden 65199, Hessen, Germany
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Medical Center Hanau, Hanau 63450, Hessen, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Helios Dr. Horst-Schmidt-Clinic, Wiesbaden 65199, Hessen, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Statistics and Computational Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne 50923, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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- Institute for Medical Statistics and Computational Biology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Cologne, Cologne 50923, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany
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- Department of Internal Medicine II, Helios Dr. Horst-Schmidt-Clinic, Wiesbaden 65199, Hessen, Germany
- Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Medical Center Osnabrueck, Osnabrueck 49076, Niedersachsen, Germany
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Lata T, Peacock T, Limmer A, Tan JE, Wu S, Yeh D. Impact of inter-hospital transfer on success of angioembolization for lower gastrointestinal bleeding. ANZ J Surg 2022; 92:3242-3246. [PMID: 36117456 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2022] [Revised: 08/29/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Angioembolization is a useful therapeutic tool for lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) however is only available at centres with specialist interventional radiology departments. Delay in angioembolization of greater than 120-150 minutes is associated with higher rates of non-therapeutic angioembolization. METHODS This retrospective review analysed the impact of interhospital transfer on timing and success of angioembolization in adults with LGIB. RESULTS Of the 121 patients who underwent CTMA at a peripheral hospital for LGIB, only 20.7% had positive CTMA (n = 25). Of the 24 patients who were transferred for the purpose of angioembolization, only five ultimately had successful embolisation (20.1%). Patients who had unsuccessful angioembolization had a significantly longer mean time from arrival at the tertiary hospital to angioembolization compared to patients who had successful angioembolization (mean 375 versus 175 min, P = 0.001). There was no association of patient haemodynamics, use of anticoagulant or antiplatelet therapy, and transfusion requirement with success of angioembolization. CONCLUSION Interhospital transfer is associated with delay in angioembolization. Delay after arrival at the receiving hospital is associated with unsuccessful angioembolization.
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- Tahmina Lata
- Colorectal Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Colorectal Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Colorectal Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Colorectal Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Colorectal Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Colorectal Surgery, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Li MF, Liang HL, Chiang CL, Lin YH. Management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding by pharmaco-induced vasospasm embolization therapy. J Chin Med Assoc 2022; 85:233-239. [PMID: 35175244 DOI: 10.1097/jcma.0000000000000649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND To report the clinical outcomes of vasospasm embolization technique in treating lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). METHODS Fifty LGIB patients (32 men and 18 women; mean age, 70.4 years) with positive contrast extravasation on multidetector computed tomography were treated with pharmaco-induced vasospasm embolization by semiselective catheterization technique. Distal rectal bleeding was excluded. The bleedings in three patients were considered to be tumor related. Eighteen underwent regular hemodialysis, and 22 showed unstable hemodynamic at intervention. RESULTS Forty-two bleeders were found in superior mesenteric territory and eight in the inferior mesenteric territory. Successful, immediate hemostasis was achieved in 49 (98%) patients. Early recurrent bleeding (<30 days) was found in 13 (26.5%) patients with 6 local rebleeding (12.2%), 5 new-foci bleeding (10.2%), and 2 uncertain foci bleeding (4.1%). Repeated vasospasm embolization therapy was given to five patients, with successful hemostasis in four. All the three tumor-related bleeding patients undergoing vasospasm embolization had ceased bleeding and discharged. Patient-based primary and overall clinical successes were achieved in 73.5% and 83.7%, and lesion-based primary and overall clinical successes were 83.0% and 86.7%, respectively. The 30-day mortality rate was 21.3%, and the 1- and 2-year survival rates were 51.5% and 43.8%. No major procedure-related complications (eg, bowel ischemia) were encountered. CONCLUSION This study confirmed our prior preliminary conclusion that pharmaco-induced vasospasm embolization is easy, safe, and effective for LGIB. This treatment may be considered the first-line alternative approach for LGIB, especially for patients of advanced age with complex medical problems and/or when vasa rectal embolization isn't feasible.
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- Ming-Feng Li
- Department of Radiology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC
- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiology, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Radiology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC
- Department of Medical Imaging and Radiology, Shu-Zen Junior College of Medicine and Management, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Radiology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC
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- Department of Radiology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, ROC
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Ueda T, Mori H, Sekiguchi T, Mishima Y, Sano M, Teramura E, Fujimoto R, Kaneko M, Nakae H, Fujisawa M, Matsushima M, Suzuki H. Successful endoscopic hemostasis compared to transarterial embolization in patients with colonic diverticular bleeding. J Clin Biochem Nutr 2022; 70:283-289. [PMID: 35692675 PMCID: PMC9130068 DOI: 10.3164/jcbn.21-123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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- Takashi Ueda
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine
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- Translational Research Center for Gastrointestinal Disorders (TARGID), University of Leuven
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tokai University School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine
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Seyferth E, Dai R, Ronald J, Martin JG, Sag AA, Befera N, Pabon-Ramos WM, Suhocki PV, Smith TP, Kim CY. Safety Profile of Particle Embolization for Treatment of Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2021; 33:286-294. [PMID: 34798292 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2021.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess ischemic adverse events following particle embolization when used as a second-line embolic to coil embolization for treatment of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding(LGIB). MATERIALS AND METHODS This single-institution retrospective study examined 154 procedures where embolization was attempted for LGIB. In 122 patients (64 males, mean age 69.9 years), embolization was successfully performed using microcoils in 73 procedures, particles in 34 procedures, and both microcoils and particles in 27 procedures. Particles were used as second-line only when coil embolization was infeasible or inadequate. Technical success was defined as angiographic cessation of active extravasation after embolization. Clinical success was defined as absence of recurrent bleeding within 30 days of embolization. RESULTS Technical success for embolization of LGIB was achieved in 87.0% of cases (134/154), and clinical success was 76.1%(102/134) among technically successful cases. Clinical success was 82.2%(60/73) for coils alone and 68.9%(42/61) for particles +/- coils. Severe adverse events involving embolization-induced bowel ischemia occurred in 3 of 56 patients who underwent particle embolization +/- coils (5.3%) versus zero out of 66 patients when coils alone were used (P=0.09). In patients who had colonoscopy or bowel resection within 2 weeks of embolization, ischemic findings attributable to the embolization were found in 3 of 15 who underwent embolization with coils alone, versus 8 of 18 who underwent embolization with particles +/- coils (p=0.27). CONCLUSION Particle embolization for treatment of LGIB as second line to coil embolization was associated with a 68.9% clinical success rate and a 5.3% rate of ischemia-related adverse events.
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- Elisabeth Seyferth
- Division of Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
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- Division of Interventional Radiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710
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Kim YS, Kwon JH, Han K, Kim MD, Lee J, Kim GM, Won JY. Superselective transcatheter arterial embolization for acute small bowel bleeding: clinical outcomes and prognostic factors for ischemic complications. Acta Radiol 2021; 62:574-583. [PMID: 32586121 DOI: 10.1177/0284185120936258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Small bowel bleeding (SBB) accounts for 5%-10% of all cases of acute gastrointestinal bleeding. Transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) plays an important role in the treatment of SBB. PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of superselective TAE exclusively for SBB and to assess factors associated with clinical outcomes. MATERIAL AND METHODS From January 2006 to April 2017, 919 patients were admitted with signs and symptoms of gastrointestinal bleeding; 74 patients (mean age = 57.5 years; age range = 14-82 years) with positive angiographic findings for SBB were retrospectively analyzed. The technical success of TAE and clinical outcomes, including recurrent bleeding, major complications, and in-hospital mortality were evaluated. The associations of various clinical and technical factors with clinical outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS The bleeding foci were in the ileum in 48 (65%) patients and the jejunum in 26 (35%). Technical success was achieved in 72 (97%) patients. The rates of recurrent bleeding, major complications, and in-hospital mortality were 12% (7/57), 21% (15/71), and 25% (18/72), respectively. Superselective embolization was a significant prognostic factor associated with fewer major complications (OR = 0.069; P = 0.003). The increased number of embolized vasa recta was significantly associated with a higher probability of major complications (OR = 2.64; P < 0.001). The use of N-butyl cyanoacrylate was associated with lower rates of major complication (OR = 0.257; P = 0.027). CONCLUSION TAE is a safe and effective treatment modality for SBB. In addition, whenever possible, TAE should be performed in a superselective manner to minimize ischemic complications.
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- Yong Seek Kim
- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Radiology, Mediplex Sejong Hospital, 20, Gyeyangmunhwa-ro, Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Chevallier O, Comby PO, Guillen K, Pellegrinelli J, Mouillot T, Falvo N, Bardou M, Midulla M, Aho-Glélé S, Loffroy R. Efficacy, safety and outcomes of transcatheter arterial embolization with N-butyl cyanoacrylate glue for non-variceal gastrointestinal bleeding: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diagn Interv Imaging 2021; 102:479-487. [PMID: 33893060 DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2021.03.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/25/2021] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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PURPOSE To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis to determine the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) with N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) as the single embolic agent for the management of non-variceal upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB). MATERIALS AND METHODS A literature search using MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, and SCOPUS databases was performed for studies published from January 1980 to December 2019. Data from eligible studies were extracted and evaluated by two independent reviewers. Exclusion criteria were sample size <5, article reporting the use of NBCA with other embolic agents, no extractable data, and duplicate reports. Technical success, clinical success, 30-day rebleeding, 30-day overall and major complications, and 30-day mortality were evaluated. The estimated overall rates were calculated with their 95% confidence intervals, based on each study rate, weighted by the number of patients involved in each study. Heterogeneity across studies was assessed using the Q test and I2 statistic. RESULTS Fifteen studies with 574 patients were included. For upper GIB (331 patients), the technical and clinical success rates, and 30-day rebleeding and mortality rates, were 98.8% (328 of 331 patients) and 88.0% (237 of 300 patients), and 12.5% (69 of 314 patients) and 15.9% (68 of 331 patients), respectively. Thirty-day overall and major complications occurred in 14.3% (28 of 331 patients) and 2.7% (7 of 331 patients) of patients, respectively. For lower GIB (243 patients), the technical and clinical success rates, and 30-day rebleeding and mortality rates, were 98.8% (78 of 78 patients) and 78.0% (145 of 189 patients), and 15.7% (33 of 218 patients) and 12.7% (14 of 78 patients), respectively. Thirty-day overall and major complications occurred in 13.0% (25 of 228 patients) and 8.6% (19 of 228 patients) of patients, respectively. CONCLUSION TAE with NBCA is safe and effective for treating non-variceal GIB, with high clinical success and very low major complication rates.
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- Olivier Chevallier
- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Image-Guided Therapy Center, ImViA Laboratory-EA 7535, François-Mitterrand University Hospital, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Image-Guided Therapy Center, ImViA Laboratory-EA 7535, François-Mitterrand University Hospital, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Image-Guided Therapy Center, ImViA Laboratory-EA 7535, François-Mitterrand University Hospital, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Image-Guided Therapy Center, ImViA Laboratory-EA 7535, François-Mitterrand University Hospital, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, François-Mitterrand University Hospital, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Image-Guided Therapy Center, ImViA Laboratory-EA 7535, François-Mitterrand University Hospital, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, François-Mitterrand University Hospital, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Image-Guided Therapy Center, ImViA Laboratory-EA 7535, François-Mitterrand University Hospital, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, François-Mitterrand University Hospital, 21079 Dijon, France
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Image-Guided Therapy Center, ImViA Laboratory-EA 7535, François-Mitterrand University Hospital, 21079 Dijon, France.
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Sato Y, Yasuda H, Nakamoto Y, Kiyokawa H, Yamashita M, Matsuo Y, Maehata T, Yamamoto H, Mimura H, Itoh F. Risk factors of interventional radiology/surgery for colonic diverticular bleeding. JGH OPEN 2021; 5:343-349. [PMID: 33732880 PMCID: PMC7936614 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12499] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 01/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/16/2021] [Indexed: 01/23/2023]
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Background and Aim Colonic diverticular bleeding (CDB) stops spontaneously, but sometimes, excessive bleeding does not allow hemostasis and requires interventional radiology (IR)/surgery. We examined risk factors in patients who required IR/surgery for CDB and late recurrent bleeding rate after IR/surgery. Methods This retrospective case-control study was conducted at a tertiary center. We included 608 patients who required hospitalization for CDB. Patients were investigated for risk factors using logistic regression analysis. We also investigated early and late recurrent bleeding rates following IR/surgery. Results In 261 patients (42.9%), the bleeding source was identified, and endoscopic hemostasis was performed; 23 (3.8%) required IR/surgery. In multivariate analysis, shock state with a blood pressure of ≤90 mmHg (P < 0.001; odds ratio [OR], 20.1; 95% confidence interval [CI], 5.08-79.5), positive extravasation on contrast-enhanced computed tomography (P < 0.001; OR 9.5, 95% CI 2.85-31.4), two or more early recurrent bleeding episodes (P = 0.002; OR 7.4, 95% CI 2.14-25.4), and right colon as the source of bleeding (P = 0.023; OR 4.1, 95% CI 1.25-14.0) were independent risk factors requiring IR/surgery. Early recurrent bleeding was observed in 0% and 28.0% patients (P < 0.001) in the IR/surgery and no IR/surgery groups, respectively, whereas late recurrent bleeding rate was observed in 43.4% and 30.7% patients (P = 0.203) in the IR/surgery and no IR/surgery groups, respectively. Four patients who required surgery experienced late recurrent bleeding at a site different from the initial CDB. Conclusions Although IR/surgery is an effective hemostatic treatment wherein endoscopic treatment is unsuccessful, late recurrent bleeding cannot be prevented.
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- Yoshinori Sato
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki Japan
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- Department of Radiology St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine St. Marianna University School of Medicine Kawasaki Japan
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Kamei S, Yamamoto T, Okada H, Kinbara Y, Takahata K, Horikawa Y, Yamada K, Kitajima Y, Hattori T, Suzuki K. Transcatheter Arterial Embolization Using Cone-beam Computed Tomography during Angiography and Automated Vessel Detection Software for Obscure Colonic Diverticular Hemorrhage after Unsuccessful Endoscopic Clipping: A Report of Two Cases. INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY 2021; 6:4-8. [PMID: 35910525 PMCID: PMC9327412 DOI: 10.22575/interventionalradiology.2020-0017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 10/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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We report the usefulness of cone-beam computed tomography angiography (CBCTA) and automated vessel detection (AVD) software in transcatheter arterial embolization in two cases of obscure ascending colonic diverticular hemorrhage after unsuccessful endoscopic clipping. Arteriography of the superior mesenteric artery demonstrated no active bleeding. Considering the positional relationship of the clips, we could narrow the responsible vessel down to two candidates but could not definitively identify the responsible vessel. We performed CBCTA at the marginal artery of the right colic artery, and the responsible branch was identified using AVD. The responsible vessel could be embolized, and hemostasis was achieved with no ischemic complications. CBCTA and AVD software for colonic diverticular hemorrhage after endoscopic clipping were useful for identifying the responsible vessel and in performing selective embolization.
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- Seiji Kamei
- Department of Radiology, Aichi Prefectural Welfare Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives Kainan Hospital
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- Department of Radiology, Aichi Prefectural Welfare Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives Kainan Hospital
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- Department of Emergency/Intensive Care, Nagoya Medical Center
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- Department of Radiology, Aichi Prefectural Welfare Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives Kainan Hospital
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- Department of Radiology, Aichi Prefectural Welfare Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives Kainan Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Aichi Prefectural Welfare Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives Kainan Hospital
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Aichi Prefectural Welfare Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives Kainan Hospital
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- Department of Radiological Technology, Aichi Prefectural Welfare Federation of Agricultural Cooperatives Kainan Hospital
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Loffroy R, Mouillot T, Bardou M, Chevallier O. Current role of cyanoacrylate glue transcatheter embolization in the treatment of acute nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding. Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2020; 14:975-984. [PMID: 32602758 DOI: 10.1080/17474124.2020.1790355] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Over the past three decades, transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) has become the first-line therapy for the management of acute nonvariceal gastrointestinal bleeding (NVGIB) that is refractory to endoscopic hemostasis. Advances in catheter-based techniques and newer liquid embolic agents, as well as recognition of the effectiveness of minimally invasive treatment options, have expanded the role of interventional radiology in the treatment of acute NVGIB. Many embolic agents have been used successfully. However, no guidelines exist about the choice of the best embolic agent which is still controversial. Cyanoacrylate glue has gained acceptance over time. This article aims to address the current role of TAE using cyanoacrylate glue for the treatment of acute NVGIB. AREAS COVERED The authors undertook a literature review of the current evidence on the use of cyanoacrylate glue in treating patients with acute NVGIB. EXPERT OPINION The evidence shows that cyanoacrylate glue is the most clinically useful embolic agent in treating patients with acute NVGIB, despite the need for learning curve, especially in case of coagulopathy. At present, research is ongoing to assess liquid embolic agents in the treatment of patients presenting with acute NVGIB. More research is needed but cyanoacrylate glue show promise for the future.
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- Romaric Loffroy
- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Image-Guided Therapy Center, François-Mitterrand University Hospital , Dijon, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clinical Investigation Center, François-Mitterrand University Hospital , Dijon, France
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clinical Investigation Center, François-Mitterrand University Hospital , Dijon, France
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- Department of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Image-Guided Therapy Center, François-Mitterrand University Hospital , Dijon, France
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Empiric cone-beam CT-guided embolization in acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Eur Radiol 2020; 31:2161-2172. [PMID: 32964336 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07232-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Revised: 07/17/2020] [Accepted: 08/26/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the clinical effect and safety of cone-beam CT (CBCT)-guided empirical embolization for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) in patients with a positive CT angiography (CTA) but subsequent negative digital subtraction angiography (DSA). METHODS A retrospective study of consecutive LGIB patients with a positive CTA who received a DSA within 24 h from January 2008 to July 2019. Patients with a positive DSA were treated with targeted embolization (TE group). Patients with a negative DSA underwent an empiric CBCT-guided embolization of the assumed ruptured vas rectum (EE group) or no embolization (NE group). Recurrent bleeding, major ischemic complications, and in-hospital mortality were compared by means of Fisher's exact test. Further subgroup analysis was performed on hemodynamic instability. RESULTS Eighty-five patients (67.6 years ± 15.7, 52 men) were included (TE group, n = 47; EE group, n = 19; NE group, n = 19). If DSA was positive, technical success of targeted embolization was 100% (47/47). If DSA was negative and the intention to treat by empiric CBCT-guided embolization, technical success was 100% (19/19). Recurrent bleeding rates in the TE group, EE group, and NE group were 17.0% (8/47), 21.1% (4/19), and 52.6% (10/19) respectively. Empiric CBCT-guided embolization reduced rebleeding significantly in patients with a negative DSA and hemodynamic instability (EE group, 3/10 vs NE group, 10/12, p = .027). Major ischemic complications occurred in one patient (TE group). Overall, the in-hospital mortality rate was 7.1% (6/85). CONCLUSION Empiric cone-beam CT-guided embolization proved to be a feasible, effective, and safe treatment strategy to reduce rebleeding and improve clinical success in hemodynamically unstable patients with acute LGIB, positive CTA but negative DSA. KEY POINTS • A novel transarterial embolization technique guided by cone-beam CT could be developed extending the "empiric" embolization strategy to lower gastrointestinal bleeding. • By implementing the empiric treatment strategy, nearly all patients with an active lower gastrointestinal bleeding on CTA will be eligible for a superselective empiric embolization, even if subsequent catheter angiography is negative. • In patients with a negative catheter angiography, empiric embolization reduces the rebleeding rate and, particularly in hemodynamically unstable patients, improves clinical success compared with a conservative "wait-and-see" management.
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Lai HY, Wu KT, Liu Y, Zeng ZF, Zhang B. Angiography and transcatheter arterial embolization for non-variceal gastrointestinal bleeding. Scand J Gastroenterol 2020; 55:931-940. [PMID: 32650690 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2020.1790650] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND GOALS Acute non-variceal gastrointestinal bleeding (NVGIB) is one of the most common medical emergencies, leading to significant morbidity and mortality without proper management. This study was to analyze the causes of NVGIB and to evaluate the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) for the treatment of NVGIB. STUDY From November 2012 to October 2018, 158 patients with NVGIB underwent digital subtraction angiography, and TAE was performed for confirmed gastrointestinal bleeding. Patient characteristics, cause of bleeding, angiographic findings, technical and clinical success rates, complication rates, and outcomes were retrospectively analyzed. RESULTS Bleeding was confirmed in 71.5% (113/158) of performed angiographies, and 68 patients had visible contrast extravasation on angiography, with the other 45 patients having indirect signs of bleeding. Among the 113 patients with confirmed gastrointestinal bleeding, TAE was technically successful in 111 patients (98.2%). The mean procedure time required for TAE was 116 ± 44 min (ranging from 50 to 225 min). The primary total clinical success rate of TAE was 84.7% (94/111). The primary clinical success rates of TAE for vascular abnormality, neoplastic disease, and iatrogenic condition were 84.5% (49/58), 84.1% (37/44), and 88.9% (8/9), respectively. Intestinal necrosis and perforation were found in two patients after TAE. CONCLUSIONS The causes of NVGIB are complex and the onset, location, risk, and clinical presentations are variable. NVGIB can be generally divided into three types: vascular abnormality, neoplastic disease, and iatrogenic condition. TAE is a safe, effective, and fast procedure in the management of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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- Hai-Yang Lai
- Department of Radiology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Radiology, the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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Miyakuni Y, Nakajima M, Ohbe H, Sasabuchi Y, Kaszynski RH, Ishimaru M, Matsui H, Fushimi K, Yamaguchi Y, Yasunaga H. Angiography versus colonoscopy in patients with severe lower gastrointestinal bleeding: a nation-wide observational study. Acute Med Surg 2020; 7:e533. [PMID: 32617165 PMCID: PMC7326725 DOI: 10.1002/ams2.533] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2020] [Revised: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 05/26/2020] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Aim Clinical guidelines for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) recommend non‐endoscopic treatment when endoscopic treatment is difficult or the patient is hemodynamically unstable. The aim of this study was to investigate whether angiography should be prioritized as initial treatment for severe LGIB patients over colonoscopy. Methods We undertook a retrospective cohort study using the Japanese Diagnosis Procedure Combination inpatient database. We compared adult patients who underwent colonoscopy or angiography within 1 day of admission for severe LGIB from 2010 to 2017. The primary outcome was in‐hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes included surgery carried out within 1 day after admission and surgery carried out between 2 and 7 days of admission. Propensity score‐matched analyses were undertaken to adjust for confounders. Results We identified 6,546 eligible patients. The patients were divided into the colonoscopy group (n = 5,737) and angiography group (n = 809). After one‐to‐four propensity score matching, we compared 3,220 and 805 patients who underwent colonoscopy and angiography, respectively. The angiography group was not significantly associated with reduced in‐hospital mortality compared with the colonoscopy group. In contrast, the number of patients who underwent surgery within 1 day of admission was significantly lower in the angiography group than in the colonoscopy group. Conclusions The present study revealed that in‐hospital mortality did not significantly differ between colonoscopy and angiography, even in severe LGIB patients. Although this study was unable to identify which subgroups should undergo angiography for primary hemostasis, angiography might be a better option than colonoscopy for initial hemostasis in more severe cases of LGIB.
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- Yasuhiko Miyakuni
- Department of Trauma and Critical Care Medicine School of Medicine Kyorin University Tokyo Japan
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- Emergency and Critical Care Center Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo Hospital Tokyo Japan.,Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics School of Public Health The University of Tokyo Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics School of Public Health The University of Tokyo Tokyo Japan
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- Emergency and Critical Care Center Tokyo Metropolitan Hiroo Hospital Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics School of Public Health The University of Tokyo Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics School of Public Health The University of Tokyo Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Health Policy and Informatics Tokyo Medical and Dental University Graduate School of Medicine Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Trauma and Critical Care Medicine School of Medicine Kyorin University Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Health Economics School of Public Health The University of Tokyo Tokyo Japan
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Characteristics of patients treated for active lower gastrointestinal bleeding detected by CT angiography: Interventional radiology versus surgery. Eur J Radiol 2019; 120:108691. [PMID: 31589996 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2019.108691] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2019] [Revised: 08/07/2019] [Accepted: 09/22/2019] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine radiological or clinical criteria guiding treatment decisions in active lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). MATERIALS AND METHODS We consecutively and retrospectively included all patients admitted to our emergency department for acute LGIB proven by CT angiography (CTA) from 2004 to 2017. Patients were divided into two groups depending on whether they first underwent interventional radiological (IR) or surgical treatment. Two radiologists reviewed CTA and angiographic images. Patients' hemodynamic and clinical parameters, delay between imaging and treatment, procedure characteristics, and outcomes were investigated to detect differences between the two groups. RESULTS Initial management consisted of IR in 62 cases (70.5%) and surgery in 26 (29.5%). IR cases were older than surgical cases (74.3 vs 64.3y, p = 0.014). Baseline hemodynamic parameters were similar between the two groups. For colonic bleeding sources, the delay between CTA and IR was shorter than between CTA and surgery (p = 0.027), while there was a trend towards a shorter delay for all LGIB taken together (p = 0.061). In cases with hematochezia or melena, IR was more frequently performed than surgery (p = 0.001). Surgical cases showed higher base excesses (p = 0.039) and lactate levels (p = 0.042) after treatment compared with IR cases. Length of hospital stay was similar between the two groups (p = 0.728). During angiography, 41 (66%) cases were embolized. Complications occurred in three cases after IR (7%) and in five after surgery (19%). CONCLUSION Initial management of active LGIB revealed by CTA (i.e. IR versus surgery), may depend on age and clinical signs, rather than hemodynamic parameters.
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Leite TFDO, Pereira OI. Superselective Transcatheter Arterial Embolization in the Treatment of Angiodysplasia. CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS-CASE REPORTS 2019; 12:1179547619842581. [PMID: 31205432 PMCID: PMC6537290 DOI: 10.1177/1179547619842581] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2019] [Accepted: 03/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Acute nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage is a frequent condition
associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Angiodysplasia is a common
cause of bleeding in the gastrointestinal tract in the elderly. This case report
discusses about a 75-year-old woman clinically stable with melena for 2 years
due to arteriovenous fistula of upper mesenteric artery branches without
adequate clinical and therapeutic treatment. The goal of this article is to
report the safety and efficacy of superselective transcatheter arterial
embolization with coils in treating lower gastrointestinal bleeding caused by
angiodysplasia that was unresponsive to internal medicine treatment and
enteroscopy management.
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- Túlio Fabiano de Oliveira Leite
- Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.,Department of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery, Santa Genoveva Hospital, Uberlândia, Brazil
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Noh SM, Shin JH, Kim HI, Lee SH, Chang K, Song EM, Hwang SW, Yang DH, Ye BD, Myung SJ, Yang SK, Byeon JS. [Clinical Outcomes of Angiography and Transcatheter Arterial Embolization for Acute Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Analyses according to Bleeding Sites and Embolization Types]. THE KOREAN JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY 2018; 71:219-228. [PMID: 29684971 DOI: 10.4166/kjg.2018.71.4.219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Background/Aims The clinical outcomes of angiography and transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) for acute gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) have not been completely assessed, especially according to bleeding sites. This study aimed to assess the efficacy of angiography and safety of TAE in acute GIB. Methods This was a retrospective study evaluating the records of 321 patients with acute GIB who underwent angiography with or without TAE. Targeted TAE was conducted in 134 patients, in whom angiography showed bleeding sources. Prophylactic TAE was performed in 29 patients when the bleeding source was not detected but a specific vessel was strongly suspected by other examinations. The rate of technical success, clinical success, and complications were analyzed. Results The detection rate of bleeding source via angiography was 50.8% (163/321), which was not different according to the bleeding sites. The detection rate was higher if the probable bleeding source had already been found by another investigation (59.7% vs. 35.8%, p<0.001). TAE sites were upper GIB in 67, mid GIB in 74, and lower GIB in 22. The technical success rate was 99.3% (133/134), and the clinical success rate was 63.0% (104/163). The prophylactic embolization group showed lower clinical success rate than the targeted embolization group (44.8% vs. 67.9%, p=0.06). The TAE-related complication rate was 12.9% (21/163). Ischemia and/or infarction was more common after TAE for mid and lower GIB than for upper GIB (15.6% vs. 3.0%, p=0.007). Conclusions Angiography with or without TAE was an effective method for acute GIB. Targeted embolization should be performed if possible given that it has a higher clinical success rate.
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- Soo Min Noh
- Departments of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Departments of Internal Medicine and Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Departments of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
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Lee HH, Oh JS, Park JM, Chun HJ, Kim TH, Cheung DY, Lee BI, Cho YS, Choi MG. Transcatheter embolization effectively controls acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding without localizing bleeding site prior to angiography. Scand J Gastroenterol 2018; 53:1089-1096. [PMID: 30354855 DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2018.1501512] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Colonoscopy is preferred for treatment of lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). However, several conditions such as poor bowel preparation can cause endoscopic failure, leading to surgery or transcatheter therapy as alternative options. We aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) for LGIB in patients with endoscopic failure. METHODS Between January 2005 and June 2015, 93 consecutive patients with acute LGIB underwent visceral angiography at three academic hospitals. Among them, a total of 52 patients were treated with TAE for LGIB and analyzed. Technical success, complications and 30-day rebleeding and mortality after TAE were investigated retrospectively in patients with and without localization of LGIB. RESULTS Technical success of TAE was achieved in all patients. After TAE, 30-day rebleeding and mortality rate were 27% (14/52) and 29% (15/52), respectively. TAE was performed without localizing bleeding site in 32 of 52 patients (62%). Between patients with and without localized bleeding site, there were no significant differences in 30-day rebleeding rate (25% vs. 28%) and mortality rate (15% vs. 38%). Causes of death were mostly unrelated to bleeding. Only two cases of bowel infarction occurred after TAE in patients without bleeding site localization. Rebleeding could be predicted if the patient received more than six units of packed red blood cell transfusion before TAE in multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS TAE can be an effective treatment for LGIB even without localizing bleeding site.
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- Han Hee Lee
- a Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine , College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea.,b Catholic Photomedicine Research Institute , Seoul , Korea
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- c Department of Radiology , College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea
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- a Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine , College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea.,b Catholic Photomedicine Research Institute , Seoul , Korea
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- c Department of Radiology , College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea
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- a Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine , College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea
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- a Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine , College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea
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- a Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine , College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea.,b Catholic Photomedicine Research Institute , Seoul , Korea
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- a Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine , College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea.,b Catholic Photomedicine Research Institute , Seoul , Korea
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- a Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine , College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea , Seoul , Korea.,b Catholic Photomedicine Research Institute , Seoul , Korea
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Sıldıroğlu O, Muasher J, Bloom TA, Kapucu İ, Arslan B, Angle JF, Matsumoto AH, Turba ÜC. Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding: predictive factors and clinical outcome for the patients who needed first-time mesenteric conventional angiography. Diagn Interv Radiol 2018; 24:23-27. [PMID: 29317374 DOI: 10.5152/dir.2018.15427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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PURPOSE We aimed to investigate patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding who presented to the emergency department requiring initial conventional angiography. We report risk-stratified and mesenteric conventional angiography outcomes. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed patients with lower gastrointestinal bleeding between 2001 and 2012. We included all consecutive patients with clinical lower gastrointestinal bleeding with a requirement of further angiography and possible embolization. Patients who had prior interventions or surgery were excluded. RESULTS A total of 88 patients (35 women, 53 men) with a median age of 71 years (range, 23-99 years) were included in the analysis. Conventional angiography was positive and endovascular treatment was intended in 35 patients. Once the source of bleeding was found angiographically, endovascular treatment had a technical success rate of 90.3% and clinical success rate of 71.4%. Overall early rebleeding rate (<30 days) was 14.8% and late rebleeding rate (>30 days) was 13.6%. CONCLUSION Identifying the source of lower gastrointestinal bleeding remains to be a clinical and angiographic challenge. Although we did not observe an association between mortality and clinical success, increased early rebleeding rates were associated with higher mortality rates.
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- Onur Sıldıroğlu
- Department of Radiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; Department of Radiology, Gülhane Medical School, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Radiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Interventional Radiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA; Department of Interventional Radiology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, USA
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Nykänen T, Peltola E, Kylänpää L, Udd M. Transcatheter Arterial Embolization in Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding: Ischemia Remains a Concern Even with a Superselective Approach. J Gastrointest Surg 2018; 22:1394-1403. [PMID: 29549618 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-3728-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2017] [Accepted: 02/22/2018] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and feasibility of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) in the treatment of lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). METHODS Study group comprised all patients receiving angiography for LGIB in the Helsinki University Hospital during the period of 2004-2016. Hospital medical records provided the study data. Rebleeding, complication, and mortality rates (≤ 30 days) were the primary outcomes. Secondary outcomes included need for blood transfusions, durations of intensive care unit and hospital admissions, incidence of delayed rebleeding, and long-term complications, as well as overall survival. RESULTS During the study period, angiography for LGIB was necessary on 123 patients. Out of 123, 55 (45%) underwent embolization attempts. TAE was technically successful in 53 (96%). Rebleeding occurred in 14 (26%). The complication rate was 36%, minor complications occurring in 10 (19%) and major in nine (17%). Major complications resulted in bowel resection in seven (13%). Post embolization ischemia was the most common single complication seen in nine (17%). The mortality rate was 6%. Survival estimates of 1 and 5 years were 79 and 49%. DISCUSSION LGIB is a severe physiological insult occurring in patients who are often elderly and moribund. Although major post embolization complications occur, transcatheter arterial embolization should be the first-line approach over surgery in profuse LGIB in patients with hemodynamic instability, when colonoscopy fails or is unavailable, or when computerized tomography angiography detects small intestinal bleeding.
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- Taina Nykänen
- Helsinki University Hospital, Abdominal Center and University of Helsinki, Department of Surgery, P.O. BOX 340, FI-00029, HUS, Helsinki, Finland.
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- Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki Medical Imaging Center, Helsinki, Finland
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- Helsinki University Hospital, Abdominal Center and University of Helsinki, Department of Surgery, P.O. BOX 340, FI-00029, HUS, Helsinki, Finland
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- Helsinki University Hospital, Abdominal Center and University of Helsinki, Department of Surgery, P.O. BOX 340, FI-00029, HUS, Helsinki, Finland
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Kwon JH, Kim MD, Han K, Choi W, Kim YS, Lee J, Kim GM, Won JY, Lee DY. Transcatheter arterial embolisation for acute lower gastrointestinal haemorrhage: a single-centre study. Eur Radiol 2018; 29:57-67. [PMID: 29926205 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5587-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2018] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the safety and efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolisation (TAE) in the management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) and to identify predictors of clinical outcomes. METHODS Between December 2005 and April 2017, 274 patients underwent diagnostic angiography for signs and symptoms of LGIB; 134 patients with positive angiographic findings were retrospectively analysed. The technical success of TAE and clinical outcomes, including recurrent bleeding, major complications, and in-hospital mortality were evaluated. The associations of various clinical and technical factors with clinical outcomes were analysed. Predictors for clinical outcomes were evaluated using univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses. RESULTS A total of 134 patients (mean age, 59.7 years; range, 14-82 years) underwent TAE for LGIB. The bleeding foci were in the small bowel in 74 patients (55.2%), colon in 35 (26.1%), and rectum in 25 (18.7%). Technical success was achieved in 127 patients (94.8%). The clinical success rate was 63% (80/127). The rates of recurrent bleeding, major complications, and in-hospital mortality were 27.9% (31/111), 18.5% (23/124), and 23.6% (33/127), respectively. Superselective embolisation and the use of N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) were significant prognostic factors associated with reduced recurrent bleeding (OR, 0.258; p = 0.004 for superselective embolisation, OR, 0.313; p = 0.01 for NBCA) and fewer major complications (OR, 0.087; p ˂ 0.001 for superselective embolisation, OR, 0.272; p = 0.007 for NBCA). CONCLUSIONS TAE is an effective treatment modality for LGIB. Superselective embolisation is essential to reduce recurrent bleeding and avoid major complications. NBCA appears to be a preferred embolic agent. KEY POINTS • Transcatheter arterial Embolisation (TAE) is a safe and effective treatment for lower gastrointestinal tract haemorrhage. • Superselective embolisation is essential to improve outcomes. • N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) appears to be a preferred embolic agent with better clinical outcomes.
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- Joon Ho Kwon
- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea.
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Severance Hospital, Research Institute of Radiological Science, Yonsei University College of Medicine, 50 Yonsei-ro Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, 120-752, Korea
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Werner DJ, Manner H, Nguyen-Tat M, Kloeckner R, Kiesslich R, Abusalim N, Rey JW. Endoscopic and angiographic management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding: Review of the published literature. United European Gastroenterol J 2017; 6:337-342. [PMID: 29774146 DOI: 10.1177/2050640617746299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Lower gastrointestinal bleeding is common and occurs often in elderly patients. In rare cases it is associated with hemorrhagic shock. A large number of such bleedings, which are often caused by colon diverticula, subside spontaneously. Alternatively they can be treated by endoscopic procedures successfully. Given the aging population of our society, the rising incidence of lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding and new anticoagulant therapies, some of the bleedings tend to be severe. Colonoscopy is the established standard procedure for the diagnosis and treatment of lower gastrointestinal bleeding. However, a small number of patients experience re-bleeding or shock; their bleeding does not resolve spontaneously and cannot be treated successfully by endoscopic procedures. In such patients, interventional radiology is very useful for the detection of bleeding and the achievement of hemostasis. Against this background we performed a literature search using PubMed to identify all relevant studies focused on the endoscopic and radiological management of lower gastrointestinal bleeding and present recent conclusions on the subject.
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- David J Werner
- RNS Joint Practice, Department of Radiology, Helios Dr. Horst-Schmidt-Kliniken, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Helios Dr. Horst-Schmidt-Kliniken, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- First Department of Internal Medicine, University Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Medical Center, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Helios Dr. Horst-Schmidt-Kliniken, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- RNS Joint Practice, Department of Radiology, Helios Dr. Horst-Schmidt-Kliniken, Wiesbaden, Germany
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Helios Dr. Horst-Schmidt-Kliniken, Wiesbaden, Germany
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Efficacy and safety of superselective trans-catheter arterial embolization of upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding using N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate. Emerg Radiol 2017; 25:111-120. [DOI: 10.1007/s10140-017-1552-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2017] [Accepted: 09/07/2017] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Soyer P, Fohlen A, Dohan A. Acute gastrointestinal bleeding: A slowly changing paradigm. Diagn Interv Imaging 2017; 98:451-453. [DOI: 10.1016/j.diii.2017.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Soh B, Chan S. The use of super-selective mesenteric embolisation as a first-line management of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2017; 17:27-32. [PMID: 28392914 PMCID: PMC5377484 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2017.03.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2017] [Revised: 03/20/2017] [Accepted: 03/20/2017] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Introduction In this study, we aim to assess the efficacy and safety of digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and super-selective mesenteric artery embolisation in managing lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) at a multi-centre health service in Melbourne (Australia). Method A retrospective case series of patients with LGIB treated with superselective embolisation in our area health service. Patients with confirmed active LGIB, on either radionuclide scintigraphy (RS) or contrast-enhanced multi-detector CT angiography (CE-MDCT), were referred for DSA, and subsequently endovascular intervention. Data collected included patient characteristics; screening modality; bleeding territory; embolisation technique; technical and clinical success; short to mediumterm complications and mortality up to 30 days; and the need for surgery related to procedural failure or complications. Results There were 55 hospital admissions with acute unstable lower gastrointestinal bleeding that were demonstrable on CE-MDCT or RS over a 30-month period (from 1 January 2014 to 30 June 2016). Of these, eighteen patients were embolised. Immediate haemostasis was achieved in all embolised cases. Eight patients (44%) had clinical re-bleeding postembolisation and warranted repeated imaging. However, only one case (5.6%) had active bleeding identified and was re-embolised. There was no documented case of bowel ischemia or ischemic-stricture and none progressed on to surgery. 30 day mortality was zero. Conclusion Super-selective mesenteric embolisation is a viable, safe and effective first line management for localised LGIB. Our results overall compare favourably with the published experiences of other institutions. It is now accepted first-line practice at our institution to manage localised LGIB with embolisation. A study into the efficacy of mesenteric embolisation in managing acute lower GI bleeding. Mesenteric embolisation is an effective management for localised acute lower GI bleeding. Our results compare favourably with published experiences of other institutions. It is first-line practice at our institution to embolise localised acute lower GI bleeds.
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- Bryan Soh
- Department of Surgery, Western Health, 160 Furlong Road, Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria 3011, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Western Health, 160 Furlong Road, Footscray, Melbourne, Victoria 3011, Australia; The University of Melbourne, Melbourne Medical School - Western Precinct, Western Health, Sunshine Hospital 176, Furlong Road, St Albans, Melbourne, Victoria 3021, Australia
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Transcatheter Arterial Embolization of Gastrointestinal Bleeding with N-Butyl Cyanoacrylate: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Safety and Efficacy. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2017; 28:522-531.e5. [PMID: 28256302 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2016.12.1220] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2016] [Revised: 12/06/2016] [Accepted: 12/07/2016] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the safety and efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization with N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) for the treatment of gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding via a meta-analysis of published studies. MATERIALS AND METHODS The MEDLINE/PubMed and EMBASE databases were searched for English-language studies from January 1990 to March 2016 that included patients with nonvariceal GI bleeding treated with transcatheter arterial embolization with NBCA with or without other embolic agents. The exclusion criteria were a sample size of < 5, no extractable data, or data included in subsequent articles or duplicate reports. RESULTS The cases of 440 patients (mean age, 63.8 y ± 14.3; 319 men [72.5%] and 121 women [27.5%]) from 15 studies were evaluated. Of these patients, 261 (59.3%) had upper GI bleeding (UGIB) and 179 (40.7%) had lower GI bleeding (LGIB). Technical success was achieved in 99.2% of patients with UGIB (259 of 261) and 97.8% of those with LGIB (175 of 179). The pooled clinical success and major complication rates in the 259 patients with UGIB in whom technical success was achieved were 82.1% (95% confidence interval [CI], 73.0%-88.6%; P = 0.058; I2 = 42.7%) and 5.4% (95% CI, 2.8%-10.0%; P = 0.427; I2 = 0.0%), respectively, and those in the 175 patients with LGIB in whom technical success was achieved were 86.1% (95% CI, 79.9%-90.6%; P = 0.454; I2 = 0.0%) and 6.1% (95% CI, 3.1%-11.6%; P = 0.382; I2 = 4.4%), respectively. CONCLUSIONS Transcatheter arterial embolization with NBCA is safe and effective for the treatment of GI bleeding.
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MDCT angiography and transcatheter embolization in management of acute gastrointestinal bleeding. ALEXANDRIA JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 2016. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ajme.2015.11.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Renzulli M, Mosconi C, Ascanio S, Modestino F, Cappelli A, Pagano N, Del Governatore M, Golfieri R. Young Women With Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Ann Emerg Med 2016; 68:e55-6. [PMID: 27451310 DOI: 10.1016/j.annemergmed.2016.01.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Matteo Renzulli
- Radiology Unit, Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Prevention, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Prevention, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Prevention, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Prevention, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Prevention, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Surgical and Medical Sciences, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- General and Emergency Surgery Unit, Department of Surgical and Medical Sciences, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Radiology Unit, Department of Diagnostic Medicine and Prevention, S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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Chan DKH, Tan KK. Successful gelfoam angioembolisation in anastomotic pseudoaneurysm: A case report. Int J Surg Case Rep 2016; 23:128-30. [PMID: 27111875 PMCID: PMC4855737 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2016.04.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2016] [Revised: 04/05/2016] [Accepted: 04/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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The modern use of selective angioembolisation involves microcoils, microparticles and gelfoams. This has not been evaluated in patients with lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding secondary to anastomotic pseudoaneurysms. Selective angioembolisation should be considered in such cases, especially when the surgical risks are high.
Introduction The use of angioembolisation in patients with lower gastrointestinal tract haemorrhage has become well established, especially in cases of diverticular bleeding, or in bleeding from arterio-venous malformations. Pseudoaneurysms are rare and the evaluation of selective gelfoam angioembolisation amongst patients with lower gastrointestinal tract bleeding secondary to this etiology has not been extensively studied. The friable nature of pseudoaneurysms may lead to a greater risk of rupture during an attempted angioembolisation procedure. Presentation of case We describe the successful treatment and outcome of a lady who initially presented with perforation of the colon at the rectosigmoid junction, for which she underwent resection and anastomosis. A few days later, she was noted to have persistent hematochezia, which was secondary to bleeding pseudoaneurysms at the rectosigmoid branches of the inferior mesenteric artery. She successfully underwent selective angioembolisation of these pseudoaneurysms with gelfoam. She did not suffer any complications from the procedure. Discussion Although there have been significant advances in the armamentarium associated with percutaneous interventional radiology procedures for hemostasis in gastrointestinal bleeding, the use of selective angioembolisation for bleeding pseudoaneurysms have not been readily adopted due to the friable nature of the wall of the pseudoaneurysm, and its risk for rupture. Our case report illustrates that angioembolisation in such cases is feasible, and should be a consideration especially when the risk of surgical intervention is high. Conclusion Selective gelfoam angioembolisation should be considered in the management of patients with bleeding from the gastrointestinal tract secondary to pseudoaneurysms.
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- Dedrick Kok-Hong Chan
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore, Singapore.
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Moss AJ, Tuffaha H, Malik A. Lower GI bleeding: a review of current management, controversies and advances. Int J Colorectal Dis 2016; 31:175-88. [PMID: 26454431 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-015-2400-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Lower gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is defined as bleeding distal to the ligament of Treitz. In the UK, it represents approximately 3 % of all surgical referrals to the hospital. This review aims to provide review of the current evidence regarding the management of this condition. METHODS Literature was searched using Medline, Pubmed, and Cochrane for relevant evidence by two researchers. This was conducted in a manner that enabled a narrative review of the evidence covering the aetiology, clinical assessment and management options of continuously bleeding patients. FINDINGS The majority of patients with acute lower GI bleeding can be treated conservatively. In cases where ongoing bleeding occurs, colonoscopy is still the first line of investigation and treatment. Failure of endoscopy and persistent instability warrant angiography, possibly preceded by CT angiography and proceeding to superselective embolisation. Failure of embolisation warrants surgical intervention. CONCLUSIONS There are still many unanswered questions. In particular, the development of a more reliable predictive tool for mortality, rebleeding and requirement for surgery needs to be the ultimate priority. There are a small number of encouraging developments on combination therapy with regard to angiography, endoscopy and surgery. Additionally, the increasing use of haemostatic agents provides an additional tool for the management of bleeding endoscopically in difficult situations.
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- Andrew J Moss
- Department of Surgery, Peterborough City Hospital, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE3 9GZ, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, Ipswich, IP4 5PD, UK.
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- Department of Surgery, Ipswich Hospital NHS Trust, Ipswich, IP4 5PD, UK
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Changela K, Papafragkakis H, Ofori E, Ona MA, Krishnaiah M, Duddempudi S, Anand S. Hemostatic powder spray: a new method for managing gastrointestinal bleeding. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2015. [PMID: 26082803 DOI: 10.1177/1756283x1557258] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Gastrointestinal bleeding is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. The management of gastrointestinal bleeding is often challenging, depending on its location and severity. To date, widely accepted hemostatic treatment options include injection of epinephrine and tissue adhesives such as cyanoacrylate, ablative therapy with contact modalities such as thermal coagulation with heater probe and bipolar hemostatic forceps, noncontact modalities such as photodynamic therapy and argon plasma coagulation, and mechanical hemostasis with band ligation, endoscopic hemoclips, and over-the-scope clips. These approaches, albeit effective in achieving hemostasis, are associated with a 5-10% rebleeding risk. New simple, effective, universal, and safe methods are needed to address some of the challenges posed by the current endoscopic hemostatic techniques. The use of a novel hemostatic powder spray appears to be effective and safe in controlling upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Although initial reports of hemostatic powder spray as an innovative approach to manage gastrointestinal bleeding are promising, further studies are needed to support and confirm its efficacy and safety. The aim of this study was to evaluate the technical feasibility, clinical efficacy, and safety of hemostatic powder spray (Hemospray, Cook Medical, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA) as a new method for managing gastrointestinal bleeding. In this review article, we performed an extensive literature search summarizing case reports and case series of Hemospray for the management of gastrointestinal bleeding. Indications, features, technique, deployment, success rate, complications, and limitations are discussed. The combined technical and clinical success rate of Hemospray was 88.5% (207/234) among the human subjects and 81.8% (9/11) among the porcine models studied. Rebleeding occurred within 72 hours post-treatment in 38 patients (38/234; 16.2%) and in three porcine models (3/11; 27.3%). No procedure-related adverse events were associated with the use of Hemospray. Hemospray appears to be a safe and effective approach in the management of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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- Kinesh Changela
- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Changela K, Papafragkakis H, Ofori E, Ona MA, Krishnaiah M, Duddempudi S, Anand S. Hemostatic powder spray: a new method for managing gastrointestinal bleeding. Therap Adv Gastroenterol 2015; 8:125-35. [PMID: 26082803 PMCID: PMC4454021 DOI: 10.1177/1756283x15572587] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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Gastrointestinal bleeding is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. The management of gastrointestinal bleeding is often challenging, depending on its location and severity. To date, widely accepted hemostatic treatment options include injection of epinephrine and tissue adhesives such as cyanoacrylate, ablative therapy with contact modalities such as thermal coagulation with heater probe and bipolar hemostatic forceps, noncontact modalities such as photodynamic therapy and argon plasma coagulation, and mechanical hemostasis with band ligation, endoscopic hemoclips, and over-the-scope clips. These approaches, albeit effective in achieving hemostasis, are associated with a 5-10% rebleeding risk. New simple, effective, universal, and safe methods are needed to address some of the challenges posed by the current endoscopic hemostatic techniques. The use of a novel hemostatic powder spray appears to be effective and safe in controlling upper and lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Although initial reports of hemostatic powder spray as an innovative approach to manage gastrointestinal bleeding are promising, further studies are needed to support and confirm its efficacy and safety. The aim of this study was to evaluate the technical feasibility, clinical efficacy, and safety of hemostatic powder spray (Hemospray, Cook Medical, Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA) as a new method for managing gastrointestinal bleeding. In this review article, we performed an extensive literature search summarizing case reports and case series of Hemospray for the management of gastrointestinal bleeding. Indications, features, technique, deployment, success rate, complications, and limitations are discussed. The combined technical and clinical success rate of Hemospray was 88.5% (207/234) among the human subjects and 81.8% (9/11) among the porcine models studied. Rebleeding occurred within 72 hours post-treatment in 38 patients (38/234; 16.2%) and in three porcine models (3/11; 27.3%). No procedure-related adverse events were associated with the use of Hemospray. Hemospray appears to be a safe and effective approach in the management of gastrointestinal bleeding.
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, 121 DeKalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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Ahmed O, Jilani D, Sheth S, Giger M, Funaki B. Long-term results of microcoil embolization for colonic haemorrhage: how common is rebleeding? Br J Radiol 2015; 88:20150203. [PMID: 25927678 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20150203] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To determine the long-term results of patients undergoing transcatheter coil embolization for the treatment of acute colonic haemorrhage. METHODS Patients undergoing angiography for suspected colonic bleeding between January 2002 and December 2012 were reviewed (average age, 60 years; 38.4% male). Baseline, procedural and outcome parameters were recorded following the Society of Interventional Radiology guidelines. Primary outcome measures included early (<30 days) and delayed (>30 days) rebleeding events and adverse procedure-related complication. Average follow-up time was 996 days (median, 232 days; range, 30-3663 days). RESULTS One or multiple sites of bleeding were identified in 40 cases. Coil embolization was performed in 39 patients, 26 (66.7%, 26/39) of whom were treated successfully without technical/clinical failure (n = 12) or loss to follow-up (n = 1). Three patients (11.5%, 3/26) rebled in the early period within 30 days; one patient went on to hemicolectomy. Four patients (15.3%, 4/26) experienced delayed rebleeding after 30 days; two of whom also underwent hemicolectomy. No major complication occurred. One minor complication of short segment arterial dissection was seen in the clinical failure group. One case of asymptomatic ischaemia was identified on a patient undergoing pre-operative colonoscopy for elective bowel resection. No instances of ischaemic stricture were seen. All-cause mortality of successfully treated and all patients at 1 year was 31% (8/26) and 30% (12/40), respectively. CONCLUSION Transcatheter coil embolization is a durable treatment option with a technical and clinical success rate of 67% in the setting of acute colonic haemorrhage. A modest level of rebleeding was seen among successfully treated patients in both the early and delayed periods; in the majority of patients, embolization proved to be definitive therapy. ADVANCES IN KNOWLEDGE Transcatheter coil embolization is a durable and potentially definitive therapy in the management of acute colonic haemorrhage.
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- Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL, USA
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- Department of Radiology, University of Chicago Hospitals, Chicago, IL, USA
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Clinical outcome of transcatheter arterial embolization with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate for control of acute gastrointestinal tract bleeding. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2015; 204:662-8. [PMID: 25714300 DOI: 10.2214/ajr.14.12683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE. The purpose of this article is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of trans-catheter arterial embolization (TAE) with N-butyl-2-cyanoacrylate (NBCA), with or without other embolic materials for acute nonvariceal gastrointestinal tract bleeding, and to determine the factors associated with clinical outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS. TAE using NBCA only or in conjunction with other materials was performed for 102 patients (80 male and 22 female patients; mean age, 61.3 years) with acute nonvariceal gastrointestinal tract bleeding. Technical success, clinical success, and clinical factors, including age, sex, bleeding tendency, endoscopic attempts at hemostasis, number of transfusions, and bleeding causes (i.e., cancer vs noncancer), were retrospectively evaluated. Univariate and multivariable logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate clinical factors and their ability to predict patient outcomes. Survival curves were obtained using Kaplan-Meier analyses and log-rank tests. RESULTS. There were 36 patients with cancer-related bleeding and 66 with non-cancer-related bleeding. Overall technical and clinical success rates were 100% (102/102) and 76.5% (78/102), respectively. Procedure-related complications included bowel infarction, which was noted in two patients. Recurrent bleeding and bleeding-related 30-day mortality rates were 15.7% (16/102) and 8.8% (9/102), respectively. Cancer-related bleeding increased clinical failure significantly (p = 0.003) and bleeding-related 30-day mortality with marginal significance (p = 0.05). Overall survival was poorer in patients with cancer-related bleeding. CONCLUSION. TAE with NBCA with or without other embolic agents showed high technical and clinical effectiveness in the management of acute nonvariceal gastrointestinal tract bleeding. Cancer-related bleeding was the only factor related to clinical failure, and possibly related to bleeding-related 30-day mortality.
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Kishimoto K, Osuga K, Maeda N, Higashi Y, Hayashi A, Hori Y, Nakamura M, Ohashi F, Morii E, Tomiyama N. Embolic Effects of Transcatheter Mesenteric Arterial Embolization with Microspheres on the Small Bowel in a Dog Model. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2014; 25:1767-73. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2014.06.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2014] [Revised: 06/18/2014] [Accepted: 06/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Liang HL, Chiang CL, Chen MCY, Lin YH, Huang JS, Pan HB. Pharmaco-induced vasospasm therapy for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding: a preliminary report. Eur J Radiol 2014; 83:1811-5. [PMID: 25043985 DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2014.06.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2014] [Revised: 06/04/2014] [Accepted: 06/26/2014] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To report a novel technique and preliminary clinical outcomes in managing lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). MATERIALS AND METHODS Eighteen LGIB patients (11 men and 7 women, mean age: 66.2 years) were treated with artificially induced vasospasm therapy by semi-selective catheterization technique. Epinephrine bolus injection was used to initiate the vascular spasm, and followed by a small dose vasopressin infusion (3-5 units/h) for 3h. The technical success, clinical success, recurrent bleeding and major complications of this study were evaluated and reported. RESULTS Sixteen bleeders were in the superior mesenteric artery and 2 in the inferior mesenteric artery. All patients achieved successful immediate hemostasis. Early recurrent bleeding (<30 days) was found in 4 patients with local and new-foci re-bleeding in 2 (11.1%) each. Repeated vasospasm therapy was given to 3 patients, with clinical success in 2. Technical success for the 21 bleeding episodes was 100%. Lesion-based and patient-based primary and overall clinical successes were achieved in 89.4% (17/19) and 77.7% (14/18), and 94.7% (18/19) and 88.8% (16/18), respectively. None of our patients had complications of bowel ischemia or other major procedure-related complications. The one year survival of our patients was 72.2 ± 10.6%. CONCLUSIONS Pharmaco-induced vasospasm therapy seems to be a safe and effective method to treat LGIB from our small patient-cohort study. Further evaluation with large series study is warranted. Considering the advanced age and complex medical problems of these patients, this treatment may be considered as an alternative approach for interventional radiologists in management of LGIB.
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- Huei-Lung Liang
- Department of Radiology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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- Department of Radiology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; National Yang-Ming University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Selective arterial embolization with ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer for control of massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding: feasibility and initial experience. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2014; 25:839-46. [PMID: 24755085 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2014.02.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2013] [Revised: 02/16/2014] [Accepted: 02/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/25/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the efficacy, safety, and clinical outcomes of superselective embolization using ethylene-vinyl alcohol copolymer (Onyx Liquid Embolic System; ev3 Neurovascular, Irvine, California) as the primary treatment for acute and massive lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). MATERIALS AND METHODS Between January 2008 and October 2013, all patients with focal massive LGIB who were treated by embolization were retrospectively analyzed. The study was approved by the hospital's ethics committee; informed consent was obtained in all cases. Onyx was chosen as the embolic agent in all cases in an intention-to-treat fashion. Embolization was indicated in 31 consecutive patients (mean age, 80 y ± 11.1). Multidetector computed tomography and digital subtraction angiography were performed in all patients. RESULTS Active bleeding was detected in all cases. A colonoscopy was performed in 11 patients. The correlation between multidetector computed tomography and angiography findings was 96.7%. The causes of bleeding were diverticula in 15 patients, iatrogenic in 7 patients, neoplasia in 3 patients, hemorrhoids in 2 patients, angiodysplasia in 2 patients, and unknown in 2 patients. Embolization was not possible in one patient, who required urgent left hemicolectomy. The technical success rate was 93.5%. The embolic material refluxed in one patient, causing an undesired embolization, without any clinical consequences. In the 30 patients who received embolization, the immediate bleeding control rate was 100%. Rebleeding at 30 days occurred in three patients (10%). There were no major complications, intestinal ischemia, or deaths attributable to the treatment. No patient needed surgery or new embolization during a mean follow-up period of 23.7 months (range, 1-71 mo). CONCLUSIONS Control of massive LGIB using superselective embolization with Onyx is feasible and safe.
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Relevance of Surgery after Embolization of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Hemorrhage. World J Surg 2014; 38:2258-66. [DOI: 10.1007/s00268-014-2570-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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Cyanoacrylates for Embolization in Gastrointestinal Bleeding: How Super Is Glue? J Vasc Interv Radiol 2014; 25:20-1. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2013.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2013] [Accepted: 11/12/2013] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Hur S, Jae HJ, Lee M, Kim HC, Chung JW. Safety and efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization for lower gastrointestinal bleeding: a single-center experience with 112 patients. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2013; 25:10-9. [PMID: 24286939 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2013.09.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2013] [Revised: 09/03/2013] [Accepted: 09/04/2013] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To assess the safety and efficacy of transcatheter arterial embolization for lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) and to determine the prognostic factors that affect clinical outcome. MATERIALS AND METHODS All patients diagnosed with LGIB by angiography at a single institution from April 2006 to January 2013 were included in a retrospective study. The rates of technical success, early recurrent bleeding, major complications, clinical success, and in-hospital mortality for transcatheter arterial embolization were determined. The influence of possible prognostic factors on the outcome was analyzed. RESULTS A total of 112 patients were included (36 with small-bowel LGIB, 36 with colon LGIB, and 40 with rectal LGIB). N-butyl cyanoacrylate (NBCA) was the embolic agent for 84 patients (75.0%), whereas gelatin sponge pledgets (n = 20), microcoils (n = 2), polyvinyl alcohol particles with adjunctive gelatin sponge pledgets (n = 1), and blood clots (n = 1) were used in the other patients. The technical success rate was 96.4%. For the entire group, the rates of early recurrent bleeding, major complications, clinical success, and in-hospital mortality were 17.4%, 4.6%, 74.5%, and 25.0%, respectively. These were 15.2%, 4.8%, 75.3%, and 26.2%, respectively, in the NBCA group. Hematologic malignancy, immobilization status, and coagulopathy were significant prognostic factors for clinical outcomes. CONCLUSIONS Transcatheter arterial embolization is a safe and effective treatment for LGIB. NBCA could be used as a primary embolic agent for this procedure.
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- Saebeom Hur
- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongro-gu, Seoul 110-744, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongro-gu, Seoul 110-744, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongro-gu, Seoul 110-744, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongro-gu, Seoul 110-744, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongro-gu, Seoul 110-744, Republic of Korea
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Navuluri R, Kang L, Patel J, Van Ha T. Acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Semin Intervent Radiol 2013; 29:178-86. [PMID: 23997409 DOI: 10.1055/s-0032-1326926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The annual incidence of lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB) is ∼20.5 in 100,000 in the general Western population and results in 1 to 2% of hospital emergencies. When medical management and endoscopic therapy are inadequate in cases of acute LGIB, endovascular intervention can be lifesaving. In these emergent situations it is important for the interventional radiologist to be well versed in the multidisciplinary preangiographic work-up, the angiographic presentations of LGIB, and the endovascular therapeutic options. We describe a case of LGIB managed with endovascular embolization and detail the angiographic techniques used, followed by a detailed discussion of the various treatment approaches to LGIB.
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- Rakesh Navuluri
- Department of Radiology, the University of Chicago Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Teng HC, Liang HL, Lin YH, Huang JS, Chen CY, Lee SC, Pan HB. The efficacy and long-term outcome of microcoil embolotherapy for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding. Korean J Radiol 2013; 14:259-68. [PMID: 23483780 PMCID: PMC3590338 DOI: 10.3348/kjr.2013.14.2.259] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2012] [Accepted: 08/10/2012] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical efficacy as well as long-term clinical outcomes of superselective microcoil embolization for lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB). MATERIALS AND METHODS Between 1997 and 2009, 26 patients with intended transcatheter embolotherapy for LGIB were retrospectively reviewed. Embolization was performed only when the catheter could be advanced to or distal to the mesenteric border of the bowel. The main purpose of our study was to assess technical success, recurrent bleeding rate and complications. We also evaluated the long-term clinical outcome, including late recurrent LGIB, bowel ischemia and the survival rate. RESULTS Twenty-two bleeding sources were in the territory of superior mesenteric artery and four in the inferior mesenteric artery. Technical success was achieved in 22 patients (84.6%). The target vessel of embolization was vasa recta in seventeen patients and marginal artery in the remaining five patients. Early rebleeding occurred in two patients (7.7%) and bowel ischemia in two patients, of whom the embolized points were both at the marginal artery. Delayed recurrent bleeding (> 30 days) occurred in two angiodysplasia patients. Five patients (19.2%) died within the first 30 days of intervention. Long-term follow-up depicted estimated survival rates of 58.2 and 43.1% after one, and five years, respectively. CONCLUSION Transcatheter embolotherapy to treat LGIB is effective with low rebleeding and ischemic complications. Considering the advanced age and complex medical problems of these patients, the minimal invasive embolotherapy may be used as both a primary and potentially definitive treatment of LGIB.
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- Hui-Chung Teng
- Department of Radiology, Kaohsiung Veterans General Hospital, Kaohsiung 813, Taiwan
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Lee L, Iqbal S, Najmeh S, Fata P, Razek T, Khwaja K. Mesenteric angiography for acute gastrointestinal bleed: predictors of active extravasation and outcomes. Can J Surg 2013; 55:382-8. [PMID: 22992399 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.005611] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ongoing gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB) following endoscopic therapy and deciding between mesenteric angiography and surgery often challenge surgeons. We sought to identify predictors of positive angiographic study (active contrast medium extravasation) and characterize outcomes of embolization for acute GIB. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed angiographies for GIB at 2 teaching hospitals from January 2005 to December 2008. The χ2, Wilcoxon rank sum and t tests determined significance. A Cox proportional hazards model was used for multivariate analyses. RESULTS Eighteen of 83 (22%) patients had active extravasation on initial angiography and 25 (30%) were embolized. Patients with active extravasation had more packed red blood cell (PRBC; 5.3 v. 2.8 units, p < 0.001) and fresh frozen plasma (4.8 v. 1.7 units, p = 0.005) transfusions 24 hours preangiography and were more likely to be hemodynamically unstable at the time of the procedure (67% v. 28%, p = 0.001) than patients without active extravasation. Each unit of PRBC transfused increased the risk of a positive study by 30% (hazard ratio [HR] 1.3, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.2-1.6 per unit). Embolization did not decrease recurrent bleeding (53% v. 52%) or length of stay in hospital (28.1 v. 27.5 d, p = 0.95), but was associated with a trend toward fewer emergency surgical interventions (13% v. 26%, p = 0.31) and greater 30-day mortality (33% v. 7%, p = 0.006) than nonembolization. Blind embolization was performed in 10 of 83 (12%) patients and was found to be an independent predictor of death in patients without active extravasation (HR 9.2, 95% CI 1.5-55.9). CONCLUSION The number of PRBC units transfused correlates with greater likelihood of a positive study. There was a significant increase in mortality in patients who underwent angioembolization. Large prospective studies are needed to further characterize the indications for angiography and blind embolization.
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- Lawrence Lee
- The Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montréal, Que
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Duszak R, Fowler JW. Transmural coil extrusion after embolization for colonic hemorrhage. J Radiol Case Rep 2010; 4:31-6. [PMID: 22470756 DOI: 10.3941/jrcr.v4i9.518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Transcatheter embolization is increasingly accepted as a safe and effective therapy for acute lower gastrointestinal hemorrhage, but the fate of the coils used for treatment is not entirely known. We report a patient with massive descending colonic bleeding, successfully treated with microcoil occlusion, in whom partially extruded coils were later visualized colonoscopically, but initially misidentified as ingested jewelry. The incidence of this endoscopically enigmatic (but in this case clinically inconsequential) finding is unknown.
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- Richard Duszak
- Department of Radiology, Baptist Memorial Hospital and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, USA
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