Embolisation Treatment in Hyderabad

What is embolisation?

A thin catheter is passed through an artery in the groin or wrist and guided under live X-ray to the exact vessel causing the problem. The vessel is then closed using tiny coils, particles, plugs or liquid agents. Because it works from inside the vessel, it avoids a large operation and can be done quickly in an emergency.

Emergency embolisation

Bleeding after childbirth (postpartum haemorrhage): uterine artery embolisation can control bleeding and often avoids an emergency hysterectomy.
Coughing blood (haemoptysis): bronchial artery embolisation treats bleeding from the lungs, for example after tuberculosis or bronchiectasis.
Bleeding from the stomach or intestines when endoscopy cannot control it.
Injury after accidents: bleeding from the liver, spleen, kidney or pelvic fractures, often allowing the organ to be saved.
Bleeding after surgery or procedures.

In an emergency, go to the nearest hospital emergency department. Embolisation is arranged by the treating team as soon as the bleeding source is found on CT angiography.

Planned embolisation

Aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms of arteries in the abdomen, kidneys or limbs
Vascular malformations (AVMs) and haemangiomas
Kidney tumours such as bleeding angiomyolipoma, and embolisation before surgery to reduce blood loss
Haemorrhoid embolisation for bleeding piles in selected patients
Pelvic congestion syndrome (ovarian vein embolisation) for chronic pelvic pain from enlarged veins

Uterine fibroid, prostate and varicocele embolisation have their own pages on this website.

Recovery

Most planned embolisations are done under local anaesthesia with a short hospital stay. Recovery after emergency embolisation depends mainly on the underlying illness or injury.

Frequently asked questions

Is embolisation safer than surgery?

In many bleeding situations it is less invasive and quicker than open surgery, and it can save the organ. The best option depends on the cause and your condition.

Can embolisation be repeated?

Yes. If bleeding recurs from another vessel, embolisation can usually be repeated.

This page is for general education and is not a substitute for medical advice. Treatment depends on your examination and test results.