Trans-arterial embolization for treatment of acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding-a multicenter analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To assess the technical feasibility, safety, and clinical success rate of trans-arterial embolization (TAE) as an emergency treatment for acute lower gastrointestinal bleeding (LGIB).

Materials and methods

Consecutive patients who received urgent TAE due to active LGIB at five academic centers in Germany were retrospectively analyzed. LGIB was confirmed and localized using contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) or endoscopy. Outcome parameters including technical and clinical success rates as well as ischemia-related adverse events were analyzed. Furthermore, treatment-related variables that may affect technical and clinical success were analyzed using a regression model.

Results

One hundred and forty-one patients were included. TAE was performed in 91% (1

SUBMITTER: Hosse C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12021941 | biostudies-literature | 2025 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature