Complications of Portal Vein Embolization: Evaluation on Cross-Sectional Imaging.
10.3348/kjr.2015.16.5.1079
- Author:
Yoo Kyeong YEOM
1
;
Ji Hoon SHIN
Author Information
1. Department of Radiology and Research Institute of Radiology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Korea. jhshin@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Review ; Evaluation Studies
- Keywords:
Portal vein embolization;
Complication;
CT
- MeSH:
Aged;
Cholangiocarcinoma/radiography/therapy;
Embolization, Therapeutic/*adverse effects;
Female;
Humans;
Hypertension, Portal/etiology;
Liver Neoplasms/radiography/*therapy;
Male;
Middle Aged;
Portal Vein/*radiography;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Vascular System Injuries/etiology;
Venous Thrombosis/etiology
- From:Korean Journal of Radiology
2015;16(5):1079-1085
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Portal vein embolization (PVE) is known as an effective and safe preoperative procedure that increases the future liver remnant (FLR) in patients with insufficient FLR. However, some possible major complications can lead to non-resectability or delayed elective surgery that results in increased morbidity and mortality. Although the majority of these complications are rare, knowledge of the radiologic findings of post-procedural complications facilitate an accurate diagnosis and ensure prompt management. We accordingly reviewed the CT findings of the complications of PVE.
