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184 Interventional radiology and endovascular procedures
The embolic agent of choice is gelatin sponge, which provides rapid occlusion and cessation of haemorrhage. Small embolic particles (150–250μm) should be avoided because of the increased risk of ischaemic complications [12]. Coils are rarely used because they occlude proximally, allowing ongoing bleeding from collateral ves­sels, and also impede further attempts at embolization [11]. If there is disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC), there may be a need for other embolic agents, including glue and coils.
Complications arising secondary to interventional radiology in post­partum haemorrhage
Most complications are minor and common to all procedures involving arterial puncture, including groin haematoma or pseudo-aneurysm. Severe complications can arise from arterial balloon occlusion and embolization, but the incidence is low.
As described in the case reported here, migration of the uterine occlusion bal­loons can occur and the operator must be vigilant. Additionally, attention should be paid to pericatheter thrombosis, as there are relatively long periods (>24 hours) with the intravascular balloons or sheaths in situ during these procedures. Regular ushing of the catheters and sheaths is recommended. If thrombus forms within the external iliac arteries, or if the balloon migrates for a signicant period of time whilst inated, there is potential for leg ischaemia which may require further vas­cular intervention.
Pelvic ischaemic complications associated with embolization are rare but have been reported. They may include uterine, vaginal, buttock, and bladder necroses [12,13]. Caution must be exercised if large amounts of embolic agents are used with­out signicant reduction in ow, with care taken to avoid non-target embolization. Post-embolization syndrome is common and includes fever, leucocytosis, nausea, and abdominal pain.
Fetal complications from interventional radiology in post-partum haemorrhage
Direct rates of fetal complication are difcult to assess, as there are a number of adverse factors that are already present in the context of major peri-partum haem­orrhage. We advocate avoidance of catheter placement within the uterine arteries during balloon positioning, as arterial spasm may occur and result in fetal ischae­mia or fetal bradycardia.
Fetal radiation exposure should be minimized with strict coning and reduction of uoroscopy pulse rates. The fetal radiation dose has been estimated at 0.03–0.06 Gray (Gy) [14,15] which theoretically may convey a 0.25% risk of developing a child­hood cancer. However no fetal abnormality or subsequent malignancy has yet been associated with IIAOB placement.
Evidence base
A small number of comparative studies have been performed demonstrating a mixed outcome/ benefit from using uterine artery occlusion balloons. Outcome measures of intra-operative blood loss, transfusion requirements, and mortality have been used but trial methodologies are variable.
A systematic review published in 2012 [16] summarized several major studies [14,15,17] demonstrating inconclusive results with occlusion balloons, but these were used with caesarean
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hysterectomy rather than uterine conservation. However, more recent publications have reported beneficial effects of occlusion balloons with Caesarean hysterectomy [7].
Our experience is mainly with uterine conserving techniques and we have found great benefit in using IIAOBs. Trends are emerging to conserve the uterus with excellent results. The use of prophylactic balloons will allow a uterus preserving operation to be performed rather than a caesarean hysterectomy. Uterine occlusion balloons are intuitively of great benefit and their use is increasing.
A final word from the expert
Meticulous technique must be employed to ensure minimal maternal and fetal morbidity
in the peri-partum period.
It is essential for the interventional radiologist to attend the obstetric theatre and supervise
balloon inflation, with preparation for pelvic arterial embolization in case of uncontrolled bleeding.
Always avoid direct catheterization of the uterine arteries during balloon placement, as
there is the potential for fetal compromise if there is arterial spasm.
Internal iliac artery occlusion balloons are principally reserved for placenta percreta, but
this is not always clear from antenatal imaging and as long as the technique of occlusion balloon placement is demonstrated to be safe for mother and baby, it can be also be used safely in placenta increta. Trends to conserve the uterus are now emerging and the recognition of the role of occlusion balloons means that their use is increasing.
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CASE
22
Percutaneous varicelectomy: coils or sclerosant agents?
Piero Venetucci and Miltiadis Krokidis
Expert commentary Vittorio Iaccarino
Case history
A 19-year-old male with a previous history of surgical treatment of varicocele of the left side presented two years after his initial operation with signs of recurrence. His general practitioner referred him directly to interventional radiology.
Learning point varicocele
Varicocele formation is based on the pathological dilatation of the pampiniform plexus (PP) as a consequence of increased venous pressure at the level of the renal vein [1–3]. The incidence of varicocele in young males varies between 8% and 23% [4,5]; it affects the left side most frequently because of the anatomy of the left spermatic vein, but it may also present bilaterally as reported in various series (0–23%) [4,6]. The presence of varicocele may be clinically expressed with pain and/or weight sensation and may also be linked to male infertility.
Meticulous knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the venous circulation in the renal vein, the spermatic vein, and the PP is of paramount importance for understanding and planning endovascular treatment in order to offer a permanent solution without recurrence. The internal spermatic vein (ISV) is a venous plexus and not a single vein and needs to be treated as such. The angiographic evaluation of the ISV always confirms the presence of a dominant branch, but also indicates the presence of other smaller branches that are not dilated but may be the cause of recurrence if there is surgical or percutaneous obliteration of the single dominant branch. The ISV plexus is connected with the PP at the level of the inguinal canal.
The patient was examined in an outpatient setting and an accurate clinical his­tory was obtained using a questionnaire in order to exclude other potential causes of infertility. A physical examination was performed in both the recumbent and erect positions and conrmed the presence of a left side varicocele and the suspicion of a right side varicocele.
Learning point Questionnaire and physical examination
It is important for the interventional radiologist to perform a meticulous physical examination of the patient after the exclusion of other causes of infertility. These include the following: alcohol abuse; prolonged drug therapy with antiepileptics or neuroleptics, antibiotics, or steroids; exposure to toxic substances such as heavy metals, pesticides, paint fumes, or hazardous substances [7]; metabolic and hereditary diseases such as cystic fibrosis or Klinefelter syndrome; previous obesity; scrotal dermatoses; surgically corrected hypospadia, cryptorchidism, hydrocele, or haematocele; infected prostate/urethritis due to Chlamydia trachomatis, post-pubertal mumps, or orchiepididymitis.
The physical examination needs to be performed in both the recumbent and erect positions in order to exclude hydrocele, inguinal hernias, edpidydimal cysts, haemangiomas, vascular malformation, haematoma, and testicular cancer. A varicocele present in the recumbent position is considered as secondary to other causes and is not the first problem to treat [8–11].
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Evidence base Varicocele and male infertility
Varicocele is the most common treatable cause of male infertility. The exact link between the two is not completely clear, but approximately 20–40% of patients affected with varicocele have a reduced reproductive ability [12]. Numerous explanations for this connection have been proposed. The most important factor appears to be the increase in the scrotal temperature [6,13–16]. This hypothesis is supported by the fact that the testicles that are extensively retained in an intra-abdominal position are usually hypoplastic. Telethermography can be used to identify patients who may potentially become infertile and may benefit from treatment of the varicocele. A large varicocele of the left side may cause an increase in temperature that may also affect the contralateral side because of haemodynamic overload over the right plexus.
A colour Doppler ultrasound (CDU) scan was performed and conrmed the pres­ence of a large left-side varicocele (Sarteschi grade 5). US measurement of the tes­ticular volume conrmed a relative reduction of the volume on the left side (11.8ml on the left and 17ml on the right). Laboratory evaluation of the seminal liquid of the patient revealed severe oligospermia (1.4 milion/ml) which appeared to have reduced compared with the value prior to the surgical treatment.
Evidence base
Varicocele is classified on the basis of colour Doppler ultrasound of the scrotum. The most widely used classification is that of Sarteschi [17] which defines five grades.
1. A prolonged reflux is detected in vessels in the inguinal channel only during Valsalva’s manoeuvre. Scrotal varicosity is not evident in a grey-scale study.
2. A small posterior varicosity that reaches the superior pole of the testis and whose diameter increases after Valsalva’s manoeuvre is present. The CDU evaluation clearly demonstrates the presence of a venous reflux in the supratesticular region only during Valsalva’s manoeuvre
3. Vessels in the inferior pole of the testis appear enlarged when the patient is evaluated in a standing position,but no ectasia is detected if the examination is performed in the recumbent position. CDU demonstrates a clear reflux only under Valsalva’s manoeuvre
4. The vessels appear enlarged, even if the patient is examined in the recumbent position; dilatation increases in the upright position and during Valsalva’s manoeuvre. Enhancement of the venous reflux after Valsalva’s manoeuvre is the criterion that allow the distinction os this grade from grades 3 and 5. Hypotrophy of the testis is common in this stage.
5. There is an evident venous ectasia even in the upright position. CDU demonstrates the presence of a marked basal venous reflux that does not increase after Valsalva’s manoeuvre
This classification is simple and easily reproducible. It is very important to evaluate the testicular volume [18] because in the case of significant volume reduction no treatment may be of any use, particularly for paediatric patients where a seminal liquid examination may not be possible.
A CT venogram (Figure 22.1) was performed to evaluate the level of the surgical clips. The scan revealed the presence of previous surgical clips in the left iliac fossa and a stenosis of the left renal vein caused by external compression from the aor­tomesenteric axis and subsequent dilatation of the ipsilateral venous plexus.
Learning point Imaging
In order to obtain a definitive cure for recurrent or persistent varicocele it is of paramount importance to understand the previous treatment approach. CT and MRI are important for this purpose [19–22] because they can demonstrate the level of the surgical clips, coils, or glue used and offer a complete venous map in order to plan a retrograde or an antegrade approach. If the antegrade approach is the treatment of choice a non-invasive venogram of the non-occluded venous pathways through the anterior PP is required.
(a) (b)
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(c) (d)
Figure 22.1 (a) CT scan confirming the presence of metallic clips in the left iliac fossa (black circle).
(b) CT axial slice showing stenosis of the left renal vein from the aortomesenteric axis (white circle). (c), (d) reconstructed CT images in an oblique coronal plain showing extensive dilatation of the left internal spermatic vein and the PP (white arrows) and confirming the presence of the metallic clips (white circle) at the level of some of the veins of the internal spermatic plexus.
After evaluation of the CT we decided to treat the patient with percutaneous retro-
grade approach through access from the common right common femoral vein (Figure
22.2). First, a hydrophilic cobra type catheter was used in conjunction with a hydro­philic guidewire in order to catheterize the left internal spermatic vein up to the level of the pre-existing surgical clips. The catheter was then changed to a vertebral type (Slip-Cath Beacon) for the distal catheterization of the PP. When the PP was catheter­ized occlusion of the distal vessels with ‘scrotal barrage’ was performed using an externally applied elastic band. After venographic conrmation that no reux was present, sclerotherapy was performed 8ml of sodium tetradecyl sulphate 3%.
Learning point Sclerotherapy
Our preference for sclerotherapy alone is based not only on our expertise but also on physiopathological considerations. Since varicocele is expressed as a dilatation of the PPA it is essential to block all the plexus and not just the single spermatic vein, and sclerotherapy is the only technique that allows us to do this safely. The use of coils and surgical ligation is limited because only blockage of the ISV occurs.
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(a) (b)
Figure 22.2 (a) Venogram of the internal spermatic vein of the left side from a retrograde access confirmed
that there is dilatation of the main venous branch of the internal spermatic vein (white arrows). The flow is occluded at the level of the surgical clips (white circle). (b) Catheterization of the plexus distally to the surgical clips (white circle) and venogram of the anterior PP. Sclerotherapy from this position followed (asterisk).
Evidence base Treatment of varicocele
A variety of surgical and percutaneous techniques to treat left-side varicocele. The most common surgical techniques are as follows.
Open varicocelectomy and ligation of the internal spermatic vein at various levels:
high retropetitoneal ligation—the ‘Palomo technique’ [23]
inguinal, in which the incision is performed at the external inguinal ring
subinguinal.
Laparoscopic vericocelectomy which is generally performed via a transperitoneal shunt [24,25].
Microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy [26,27]. This is the most advanced and most successful
surgical technique with the lowest complication rate.
The first step in any percutaneous technique is catheterization of the spermatic vein. In most the cases this access through the right femoral vein is feasible, but in cases of anatomical variants or when the left renal vein has a caudal direction the preferred access is from the brachial vein or the internal jugular vein [28]. The embolization of the ISV can be performed using a variety of techniques and embolic agents.
Coils are the most common embolic agent and are used by the majority of operators. Coils have
evolved significantly over the the years, and those currently used are detachable, permitting a
controlled and more precise release. The coating is more thrombogenic but this technology has
increased the cost [29].
Acrylic glue is mainly used in the cases of post-surgical recurrence [30]. However, it is not easy to
control and complications may be severe.
Retrograde sclerotherapy is a very effective technique. Occlusion of the PP with an elastic band is
of paramount importance in order to avoid complications, but otherwise it is very safe [31]. Distal
catheterization of the ISV (to the ischiopubic level) and the use of a hydrophilic catheter are also
required.
Antegrade sclerotherapy is performed when the retrograde approach is not feasible [32].
Surgical access under local anesthesia, either from the groin or from a subinguinal position, and
catheterization of one of the veins of the PP with a 23–25G needle is required,. An elastic band
is applied distally to the access site and a venogram is performed to confirm the position. Then
injection of the sclerosant follows under Valsalva’s manoeuvre [33]. The initial venogram is of
paramount importance to avoid serious complications.
Three months later CDU conrmed successful treatment with no residual ow in the anterior PP. The veins of the medial and posterior part of the plexus were patent without evidence of reux during Valsalva’s manoeuvre. The patient remained free of symptoms.
Discussion
The percentage of varicocele recurrence or persistence varies signicantly (2–45%) depending on the technique used for varcicocelectomy. It is not always easy to explain the cause of recurrence or persistence; in the case described here the CT scan revealed the presence of the ISV even though ligation of some of the branches was performed. The ISV plexus was maintained patent because of the high pressure in the circuit between the ISV and the left renal vein. Sclerotherapy through retro­grade catheterization of the distal segment of the ISV and ‘barrage’ of the PP with an externally applied elastic band allows occlusion of all the vessels in the anter­ior PP at the level of the inguinal canal, excluding the formation of collaterals and therefore the likelihood of recurrence. However, the procedure still does not address the cause of the problem, which is the high pressure in the circuit between the left renal vein and the ISV. Therefore the patients may complain of pain in the initial post-treatment phase. Nevertheless, in the long term the procedure offers a deni­tive treatment and in our view should be the preferred option for the percutaneous treatment of varicocele.
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A final word from the expert
Varicocele is a very common pathology that affects approximately 15% of young males; in 40% of the cases it is linked with male infertility and therefore treatment is required. The follow-up and treatment of patients with varicocele requires the collaboration between a number of specialties. The role of interventional radiology is crucial in the treatment not only of primary varicocele, but also of recurrence (in my personal 40 years of experience I have had to treat a patient after the recurrence of three surgical interventions and one percutaneous intervention). In the treatment of recurrence a detailed description of the number and type of previous interventions is highly desirable in order to plan access (antegrade or retrograde).
The initial approach is via percutaneous retrograde sclerotherapy, even in the treatment of recurrence, because this is a simple, cheap, quick, and reliable technique. However, the vast majority of patients with varicocele are treated surgically and the recurrence rate is still very high. The role of the interventional radiologist is to make an accurate patient selection after clinical evaluation. Follow-up at three to six months is also required.
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