Efficient Ways To Treat Liver Hemangioma

Arterial Embolization

Arterial embolization is an alternative method of blocking blood flow to a hemangioma. Instead of tying off the artery supplying the growth, doctors will inject the artery with a chemical that blocks it. Specialists known as interventional radiologists typically perform these procedures. Arterial embolization procedures are performed with light sedation that makes the patient sleepy; this is given intravenously and is different than general anesthesia.

During the procedure, the radiologist inserts a catheter into an artery in the patient's groin. The groin area is anesthetized with local anesthetic before this is done. Once the catheter has been inserted, it is guided until it reaches the artery in the liver that supplies the hemangioma. To be sure the catheter is placed correctly, a contrast dye will be injected to give doctors a clear view of the arteries and the hemangioma. Once the hemangioma is successfully located, particles are injected through the catheter to block the artery. This completes the procedure, and doctors remove the catheter. The groin area where the catheter was inserted will be covered with a sterile dressing. Patients will be moved to a recovery area, and they will need to lie flat for at least one hour. Nurses will monitor the bandaged area for any bleeding, and patients should notify staff if they notice the dressing feels wet or warm.

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