Ahmed Fadl MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Amanjit S. Baadh MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Nicholas A. Georgiou MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Man Hon MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Obaib Shoaib, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Jason C. Hoffmann MD, Abstract Co-Author: Consultant, Merit Medical Systems, Inc

Dipan Danda BS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Highlight the critical role of cross-sectional imaging and interventional radiology (IR) in diagnosing and managing acute arterial gastrointestinal hemorrhage. 2. Review indications for IR intervention in cases of acute arterial gastrointestinal hemorrhage. 3. Multiple transcatheter embolization options exist for mangement of acute gastrointestinal hemorrhage, including coil embolization, glue embolization, covered stent deployment, and thrombin injection. Sometimes, utilizing a combination of techniques is needed for appropriate treatment in complex cases.

Discuss indications for IR intervention in cases of acute arterial gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Review of imaging findings with focus on CT scan and conventional angiography: -Contrast extravasation -Pseudoaneurysm Review transarterial techniques for managing unique causes of acute arterial gastrointestinal hemorrhage: -Coil embolization -Glue embolization -Stent graft deployment -Thrombin injection Clinical examples provided: -Standard embolization techniques -Unique combinations of therapies to manage complex arterial causes of gastrointestinal hemorrhage -Correlation with cross-sectional imaging will be provided Summary/Conclusions

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Fadl, A, Baadh, A, Georgiou, N, Hon, M, Shoaib, O, Hoffmann, J, Danda, D, A Review of Interventional Radiology Treatment Approaches for Unique Arterial Causes of Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14002486.html