What is an embolization procedure?

Listen to pronunciation. (EM-boh-lih-ZAY-shun) A procedure that uses particles, such as tiny gelatin sponges or beads, to block a blood vessel. Embolization may be used to stop bleeding or to block the flow of blood to a tumor or abnormal area of tissue.

What is GDA embolization?

The gastrodoudenal artery (GDA) is the most common target for embolization as it supplies the territory that is most commonly affected by peptic ulcers. Additionally, GDA embolization may be performed prior to the Yttrium-90 (Y-90) administration or in cases of pseudoaneurysms [3].

Is glue embolization safe and effective for gastrointestinal bleeding?

Even in the lower gastrointestinal tract, ischemic bowel complications by glue embolization are comparable to other agents. Glue embolization is also effective for arterial esophageal bleeding without any serious ischemic complications although the anatomy of the esophageal artery is complex and varied.

Can endoscopy detect GI bleeding?

An endoscopy procedure may help your doctor see if and where you have GI bleeding and the bleeding’s cause. Doctors most often use upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy to test for acute GI bleeding in the upper and lower GI tracts.

Is embolization painful?

Most patients experience some side effects after embolization. Pain is the most common and can be controlled by medication given by mouth or through your IV. Women who have embolization of fibroid tumors may have severe pain or cramps shortly after the procedure and for eight to 12 hours afterward.

Where does right gastric artery come from?

The right gastric artery arises from the proper hepatic artery. The left gastroepiploic artery is a branch of the splenic artery. The gastroduodenal artery gives off the right gastroepiploic artery. All of this makes up the vascular circle of the stomach.

Does embolization hurt?

What is the role of embolization in the treatment of gastric bleeding?

After the first report of selective arterial embolization of gastroepiploic artery for the control of acute gastric bleeding (3), improvements in interventional devices and embolic materials and wider availability of skilled interventional radiologists have increased the utility of embolization procedures in the management of UGI bleeding.

What is the success rate of prophylactic embolization for GI bleeding?

Although a high rate of clinical success cannot be expected with such prophylactic embolization because of possible intermittent nature of the GI bleeding, especially in gastric cancer patients, a significant proportion of such patients will benefit (10, 27, 28).

What glue is used in transcatheter arterial embolization for refractory upper gastrointestinal bleeding?

Loffroy R. Using Glubran 2 acrylic glue to maximize results of transcatheter arterial embolization for refractory upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Scand J Gastroenterol. 2015;50:1306-1307.

What should interventional radiologists know about embolization procedures for acute hemorrhage?

However, interventional radiologists must be aware of technical and clinical factors that may influence the outcome of patients who undergo embolization procedures for acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage, as this can help one avoid pitfalls and complications.