ACG Case Rep J
Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX.
Published: September 2023
Nontarget embolization is a rare complication that may occur after a patient undergoes transarterial chemoembolization as a localized treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma. This phenomenon can occur because of variations in arterial blood supply to the liver and ultimately can lead to ischemic complications in unintended locations. We describe a case of nontarget embolization during transarterial chemoembolization causing ischemic colitis because of anatomic variation in the origin of the right hepatic artery. This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare side effects associated with this procedure and the need for comprehensive imaging to assess for anatomical variation to avoid poor outcomes.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10519514 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.14309/crj.0000000000001140 | DOI Listing |
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