Cutaneous complications of hepatic chemoembolization via extrahepatic collaterals.

摘要: Purpose To report cutaneous complications occurring after chemoembolization of hepatic tumors via extrahepatic collaterals. Methods Five patients underwent the internal mammary ( n = 3), intercostal 1), or multiple collateral vessels supplying liver metastases. Results Painful induration and discoloration skin in distribution superior epigastric arteries occurred four patients, with transmural necrosis two. One required surgical excision. patient developed a radiation burn 12 procedures eventually squamous cell carcinoma at site, which resection grafting. Conclusion Cutaneous injury can occur Scrupulous technique is to avoid nontarget embolization chemotherapeutic drugs. High cumulative doses localized areas undergoing procedures.