Vessel embolization

What it is:

Vessel embolization:

is a minimally invasive procedure that blocks blood flow in targeted vessels using embolic agents (such as coils, foam, or glue) to treat conditions like bleeding, tumors, aneurysms, and vascular malformations. .

Symptoms:

• Internal bleeding (e.g., from trauma, ulcers, or fibroids)
• Pain or swelling from vascular malformations
• Tumor-related bleeding
• Pulsatile tinnitus or neurological symptoms from AVMs or aneurysms.

Treatment:

Treatment involves inserting a catheter through a small skin incision (usually in the groin or wrist), guiding it to the target vessel using imaging, and delivering embolic agents to block blood flow. Recovery is typically quick, with most patients resuming normal activities within a week. Risks include infection, allergic reaction to contrast dye, misplacement of embolic agents, and post-embolization syndrome (fever, nausea, pain).