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Visceral Angiography

Catheter-based diagnostic and therapeutic imaging of abdominal arteries

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What is Visceral Angiography?

Visceral angiography is an interventional radiology procedure in which a catheter is advanced under fluoroscopic guidance via the femoral or radial artery into the celiac trunk, superior mesenteric, inferior mesenteric or renal arteries. Iodinated contrast is injected to opacify the visceral vasculature and identify pathology including bleeding, ischemia, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations or tumor blood supply.

Beyond diagnosis, the technique enables targeted treatment such as embolization for gastrointestinal bleeding, chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma, vasopressin infusion, stenting of mesenteric stenosis or thrombolysis. Modern multi-detector CT angiography has replaced many diagnostic indications, but catheter-based procedures remain essential when intervention is anticipated.

Symptoms

Acute or recurrent gastrointestinal bleeding
Postprandial abdominal pain (mesenteric ischemia)
Hematemesis or melena requiring localization
Suspected hepatocellular carcinoma needing chemoembolization
Renovascular hypertension
Visceral artery aneurysm or pseudoaneurysm
Arteriovenous malformation
Trauma with suspected vascular injury

Risk Factors

Iodine contrast allergy
Severe renal impairment (eGFR < 30)
Coagulopathy or active anticoagulation
Severe peripheral arterial disease limiting access
Hyperthyroidism (untreated)
Pregnancy (relative contraindication)
Uncontrolled hypertension
Severe heart failure

When to See a Doctor?

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek medical attention promptly:

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding not localized by endoscopy
  • Suspected acute mesenteric ischemia
  • Chronic abdominal angina with weight loss
  • Hepatocellular carcinoma evaluation
  • Severe trauma with abdominal vascular concern
  • Visceral artery aneurysm
  • Refractory renovascular hypertension

Treatment Methods

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Pre-procedural CT angiography for procedural planning
02
Hydration and pre-medication for contrast allergy or renal impairment
03
Femoral or radial artery access under ultrasound guidance
04
Selective and superselective catheterization with microcatheter
05
Diagnostic injection with digital subtraction angiography
06
Coil, glue or particle embolization for active bleeding or tumors
07
Stenting for mesenteric or renal artery stenosis
08
Hemostasis with closure device or manual compression
09
Post-procedural monitoring for access site complications

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