Elective and Emergency Embolization Procedures
Advanced Minimally Invasive Treatment for Vascular Bleeding and Other Conditions
When Embolization May Be Needed
You may require an embolization procedure for:
Elective Conditions
- Uterine fibroids
- Vascular malformations or aneurysms
- Enlarged prostate (prostatic artery embolization)
- Tumor-related blood supply reduction
- Hemorrhoids (in select cases)
- Painful or bleeding lesions
- Chronic pelvic pain related to venous congestion
- Chronic joint pain
Emergency Situations
- Internal bleeding
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Trauma-related vascular injury
- Bleeding from pelvic fractures
- Spontaneous arterial rupture
- Post-surgical bleeding
- Bleeding in patients who are not fit for open surgery
Embolization is often chosen for its precision and ability to treat a condition without the need for major surgery.
How Diagnosis Is Performed
Diagnosis begins with a full clinical assessment and appropriate imaging. This may include duplex ultrasound, CT angiography or MR angiography depending on the condition. These tests allow Dr. Abuazab to identify the exact source of bleeding or abnormality and plan the most effective treatment approach.
How Embolization Works
Embolization is performed through a tiny puncture in the skin, usually in the groin or wrist. A catheter is guided through the blood vessels to the target area. Once located, materials such as coils, particles or medical glue are used to block the abnormal or bleeding vessel safely.
Benefits of Minimally Invasive Embolization
Embolization is often preferred because it offers effective results with far less recovery time than open surgery.
