J Korean Radiol Soc.
1993 Oct;29(5):1020-1023.
Bile duct necrosis:Complication of transcatheter hepatic arterial embolization
Abstract
- Bile duct necrosis and liver abscess are rare complications after transcatheter hepatic arterial embolization (THAE) of hepatocellular carcinoma. Authors report bile duct necrosis and liver abscess occurred in 2 cases as a complication of THAE of hepatocellular carcinoma. In these two patients, lipiodol emulsion mixed with adriamycin and mitomycin was used more than three times as chemoembolic materials.