Interventional Radiology in the Management of Visceral Artery Pseudoaneurysms: A Review of Techniques and Embolic Materials

Korean J Radiol. 2016 May-Jun;17(3):351-63. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2016.17.3.351. Epub 2016 Apr 14.

Abstract

Visceral artery pseudoaneurysms occur mostly as a result of inflammation and trauma. Owing to high risk of rupture, they require early treatment to prevent lethal complications. Knowledge of the various approaches of embolization of pseudoaneurysms and different embolic materials used in the management of visceral artery pseudoaneurysms is essential for successful and safe embolization. We review and illustrate the endovascular, percutaneous and endoscopic ultrasound techniques used in the treatment of visceral artery pseudoaneurysm and briefly discuss the embolic materials and their benefits and risks.

Keywords: Embolic agent; Endovascular embolization; Interventional radiology; Pseudoaneurysm; Visceral artery.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Abdomen / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False / diagnostic imaging
  • Aneurysm, False / pathology*
  • Aneurysm, False / therapy
  • Computed Tomography Angiography
  • Embolism / complications
  • Embolism / diagnostic imaging
  • Embolization, Therapeutic
  • Humans
  • Radiology, Interventional
  • Renal Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Splanchnic Circulation / physiology
  • Ultrasonography