Simplified superselective catheterization of arterial bleeders.
Superselective catheterization is critical when treating acute gastrointestinal arterial bleeders. The author has been using a coaxial catheter system with excellent results. The technical aspects of two representative cases are discussed. This is a particularly valuable technique when dealing with the anomalous left gastric artery which supplies the left lobe of the liver as well as the stomach.
D000328:Adult; D001158:Arteries; D002404:Catheterization; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008099:Liver / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013270:Stomach / Q000098:blood supply*