Successful transcatheter embolic control of massive hematobilia secondary to liver biopsy.
A 43-year-old female alcoholic had massive hematobilia secondary to arterial trauma of a liver biopsy. The arterial bleeding site was successfully embolized through an angiographic catheter with Gelfoam sponge. No liver ischemia occurred and the patient has remained well.
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001652:Bile Ducts; D001706:Biopsy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003097:Collateral Circulation; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D005781:Gelatin Sponge, Absorbable; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D006499:Hepatic Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000473:pathology*