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40 Renal Artery Aneurysms 401
• Angiography separate to the embolization procedure may be necessary for complex aneurysms.
• Choose a treatment plan appropriate to the aneurysm.
• Do not forget to totally exclude the neck of the aneurysm.
• Call for help or refer if uncomfortable (Figs. 40.1, 40.2, 40.3, and 40.4)
Fig. 40.1 Schematic showing
balloon assisted remodeling for a wide-necked RAA. Depending on the location and the size of the aneurysm neck vis-a-vis the sac, direct coiling may also work for these aneurysms
A B
Fig. 40.2 Schematic showing direct coiling of aneurysm with detachable coils (a)andstent-
assisted coiling (b)
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Fig. 40.3 Sixty-four-year-old
female with incidentally discovered 2.7-cm RAA on a background of FMD (a). Proximal and distal landing zones were adequate for a covered stent. (b)AGore Viabahn-covered stent (6 mm tapering to 4 mm distally) was placed to exclude the RAA
a
b
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Fig. 40.4 Forty-four-year-old
female with FMD and incidentally discovered RAA. The RAA measured 3.2 cm and the neck 1.3 cm. Note that it also is arising at a trifurcation. (a) Coiling using a microcatheter was performed and the aneurysm packed and excluded with detachable coils; (b) 6-month follow-up angiogram was stable
a
b
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Suggested Reading

Abath C, Andrade G, Cavalcanti D, Brito N, Marques R. Complex renal artery aneurysms: Liquids
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renal artery aneurysms: A combined series of two large centers. Eur Urol 1998;33:22–27.
Garg N, Pipinos II, Longo M, Thorell WE, Lynch TG, Johanning JM. Detachaable coils for repair
of extraparenchymal renal artery aneurysms: An alternative to surgical therapy. Ann Vasc Surg 2007;21:97–110.
Hislop SJ, Patel SA, Abt PL, Singh MJ, Illig KA. Therapy of renal artery aneurysms in New
York State: Outcomes of patients undergoing open and endovascular repair. Ann Vasc Surg 2009;23:194–200.
Manninen HI, Berg M, Vanninen RL. Stent-assisted coil embolisation of wide-necked renal artery
bifurcation aneurysms. J Vasc Radiol 2008;19:487–492.
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Chapter 41

Pre-operative Portal Vein Embolization

Trevor Cleveland

Pre-operative Portal Vein Embolization

Clinical Features

• The most common indications for the procedure are localized metastatic liver invasion or primary liver tumor.
• Portal vein embolization is performed in patients undergoing liver resection in whom the residual liver volume will not provide sufficient function (Fig. 41.1).
• This may be because the remaining (usually the left) lobe of the liver is small or because the resection needs to be extensive (extended hepatectomy).
• The intention of embolization is to divert portal venous blood flow from the liver to be resected into the segment that will remain following resection.
• This increased perfusion carries growth factors and hormones, stimulating the residual liver to hypertrophy.
• The lobe containing the cancer will be the one embolized.
• The procedure is performed 4 to 6 weeks prior to the definitive liver resection to
allow hypertrophy.
Fig. 41.1 CT showing tumor in right lobe of liver (black arrowhead) and small left lobe of the
liver (white arrowheads)
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Diagnostic Evaluation

Laboratory

• The procedure is performed transhepatically; hence, all patients should have their clotting status checked and corrected prior to embolization.
• Renal function with conventional renoprotection if indicated.

Imaging

Use contrast-enhanced CT and or MRI to
• Identify the location of the diseased segment/s
• Assess the size and location of the liver that will remain following the planned
surgery
• Demonstrate patency of the portal venous system
• Plan the likely approach for percutaneous access
• Assess for ascites
• Identify any evidence of other distant metastatic disease. This is essential as new
disease is common in this group of patients, and may preclude the surgery making portal vein embolization contraindicated.

Indications

• Metastatic colorectal cancer, localized to the liver (right lobe), for which surgical resection is planned. This procedure is indicated if the remaining segment/s of the liver are judged to be insufficient in size to be compatible with survival in the post-operative period.
• Primary liver tumor, for which resection is planned, when the remaining liver is considered to be inadequate.

Contraindications

• Metastatic disease outside the liver – this is a contraindication to resection.
• Sufficient healthy liver to sustain function following the planned resection.
• Ascites: as with any transhepatic procedure, this is not an absolute contraindica-
tion; the ascites can be drained. The etiology must be considered as
◦ Embolization will exacerbate portal hypertension ◦ Portal vein occlusion is a contraindication to surgery ◦ Malignant ascites is a contraindication to surgery
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• Severely deranged clotting: this indicates that there is already insufficient syn­thetic hepatic function.
Specific Complications
Embolic material should not be introduced into segments that are to be retained. This may become difficult as the flow to the lobe for embolization becomes slow as embolization progresses. If glue or particles are injected into the incorrect lobe, there is little that can be done to reverse this. Coils can be retrieved using a snare.

Anatomy

• The segmental anatomy of the liver and portal vein variations should be under­stood.
• The confines of the planned resection should be discussed with the referring surgeon.
• The pre-procedural imaging should be used to plan the extent of the portal venous system for embolization.
• The portal venous system will be accessed percutaneously. The position and size of the hepatic lobes, the portal veins, and the diseased liver should all be ascertained from the pre-procedural imaging.
• Metastases are almost always situated in the right lobe of the liver, and the left lobe will be small (otherwise pre-operative portal vein embolization will not be necessary). The relationship of the liver, the rib cage, and the pleura should be considered, from the perspective of percutaneous access.

Equipment

• Ultrasound of sufficient quality to visualize the portal vein and needle.
• A micro-puncture set.

Catheters

• 4–5F vascular sheath with radiopaque tip. The sheath must be long enough to reach and be stable in the portal branch (Fig. 41.2).
• Selective catheters with and without side holes for portal venography and portal vein catheterization and embolization.
◦ Contralateral lobe puncture: Berenstein, Cobra, Headhunter, multi-purpose ◦ Ipsilateral lobe access: Sidewinder/Simmonds, SosOmni (Fig. 41.3)
• If using glue, ensure that the catheter hub is not polycarbonate.
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a
b
Fig. 41.2 (a) Portal venogram obtained via sheath inserted into left portal vein. The majority of
flow enters the larger right lobe. Left portal vein puncture allows ready access to all right liver segments. (b) Completion venogram post-embolization shows blood flow directed into the left lobe of the liver with no flow into the periphery of the right lobe

Embolic Agents

The intention of the embolization is to completely stop flow in the portal vein to the segments that are to be removed. This diverts blood flow (containing growth factors and hormones) to the remaining liver, stimulating it to hypertrophy.
• Cyanoacrylate glue: it is the preferred agent. Portal vein embolization is a relatively safe procedure and is a good opportunity to learn how to use glue.
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Fig. 41.3 Coil embolization of the access segment (white arrowhead) as the catheter (black
arrowhead) is withdrawn
◦ Glue is effective, efficient, and low cost in Europe (although expensive in the
United States) (Fig. 41.4).
◦ Cyanoacrylate glue should be mixed with Lipiodol (proportions 1:2.5). ◦ 5% Dextrose solution is needed to flush catheters and to prevent pre-mature
setting of the glue.
Fig. 41.4 Embolization of the right lobe of the liver via ipsilateral puncture using a sidewinder
catheter
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Alternatives Include

• Particulate materials: Gelfoam and PVA may be used for embolization. The vol- ume to be embolized is large, so large particles should be used. Remember that Gelfoam is a temporary agent and must be combined with coils.
• Coils: these are often combined with Gelfoam to ensure permanent occlusion.
• Amplatzer vascular plugs: these are relatively expensive, and may require a fairly
large-diameter delivery device.

Medications

• Sedation and systemic analgesia: access for this procedure may be painful, and a benzodiazepine (such as midazolam) and opiate should be administered. There is usually little pain following the procedure.
• Local anaesthesia is used for the percutaneous access.

Angiography

Access

The access point is chosen according to the segments to be embolized based on the planned resection and pre-procedural imaging.
• The patient is positioned in an angiographic suite, with their right arm above their head.
• Use ultrasound to image the target portal access site and target the percutaneous puncture.
• The puncture may be made either in the lobe to be preserved or in the lobe to be resected.
• The vascular sheath is positioned in the portal venous branch. Once this has been achieved, it is often helpful to suture the sheath in place.

Angiography

• A portal venogram should be performed by passing a catheter with side holes into the main portal vein, followed by a hand injection of contrast (Fig. 41.2).
• It is essential to identify the portal venous anatomy with certainty.
• AP and oblique projections may be necessary.
• Comparison with multi-planar reformats of CT/MR images may help with
orientation.