Alharbi SR, Bin Nasif M, Alwaily HB. Non-target lung embolization during portal vein embolization due to an unrecognized portosystemic venous fistula: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2023; 11(15): 3625-3630 [PMID: 37383911 DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i15.3625]
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Sultan R Alharbi, MD, Associate Professor, Doctor, Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, King Khalid University Hospital, PO Box 7805, King Abdullah Street, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia. drsultan000@gmail.com
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World J Clin Cases. May 26, 2023; 11(15): 3625-3630 Published online May 26, 2023. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i15.3625
Non-target lung embolization during portal vein embolization due to an unrecognized portosystemic venous fistula: A case report
Sultan R Alharbi, Mohammed Bin Nasif, Haifa Bandar Alwaily
Sultan R Alharbi, Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
Mohammed Bin Nasif, Haifa Bandar Alwaily, Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia
Author contributions: Alharbi SR did the procedure and wrote and revised the manuscript; Bin Nasif M did the literature review and made the references summary; Alwaily HB collected the reviewed the clinical and follow-up patient data.
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Corresponding author: Sultan R Alharbi, MD, Associate Professor, Doctor, Interventional Radiology Unit, Department of Radiology, College of Medicine, King Saud University, King Khalid University Hospital, PO Box 7805, King Abdullah Street, Riyadh 11362, Saudi Arabia. drsultan000@gmail.com
Received: January 14, 2023 Peer-review started: January 14, 2023 First decision: January 30, 2023 Revised: February 14, 2023 Accepted: April 13, 2023 Article in press: April 13, 2023 Published online: May 26, 2023 Processing time: 131 Days and 14.8 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Portal vein embolization (PVE) is an effective and relatively safe procedure performed prior to major hepatic resection to enhance future liver remnant. Non-target embolization during PVE is rare, and if it occurs, it usually affects the future liver remnant. Intrahepatic portosystemic venous fistulas are extremely rare in non-cirrhotic livers. We report a case of non-targeted lung embolization during PVE due to an unrecognized intrahepatic portosystemic fistula.
CASE SUMMARY
A 60-year-old male presented with metastatic colon cancer of the liver. The patient underwent preoperative right PVE. During the embolization procedure, a small amount of glue and lipiodol emulsion was embolized to the heart and lungs through an unrecognized intrahepatic portosystemic fistula. The patient remained clinically stable and underwent the planned hepatic resection after 4 wk, with an uneventful postoperative course.
CONCLUSION
Conventional portograms and careful evaluation prior to PVE are advisable to avoid such complications.
Core Tip: Portal vein embolization (PVE) is relatively safe procedure done prior to major hepatic resection to enhance the future remnant liver. Intrahepatic portosystemic venous fistula is very rare in non-cirrhotic liver. Non-target embolization is a rare complication of such a procedure. This is the first case report of non-target lung embolization during PVE through a portosystemic venous fistula. Failure of recognition of this rare vascular abnormality led to this rare complication. In our case, we emphasize on careful evaluation of conventional portogram prior to PVE to avoid such complication.
