Management of massive hemobilia with angiographic embolization

Jpn J Surg. 1983 Jul;13(4):348-53. doi: 10.1007/BF02469518.

Abstract

Two cases of angiographic embolization for the management of massive hemobilia due to hepatico-jejunostomy and percutaneous transhepatic biliary drainage are presented. The clinical features are described together with a short review of the literature. In addition to defining the bleeding source, angiography provides an effective and safe alternative to surgery for the control of hemobilia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic / surgery*
  • Cholestasis, Intrahepatic / surgery*
  • Drainage*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods*
  • Female
  • Hemobilia / therapy*
  • Hepatic Artery / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Jejunum / surgery*
  • Liver Function Tests
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Palliative Care
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Radiography