Bleeding can lower your BP causing hypovolemic Shock and Death
| Treatment | Open Surgery | Endovascular Embolisation |
|---|---|---|
| Cuts&Stitches | Yes | No |
| Pain | Yes | No |
| Blood Loss | Yes | No |
| Infection Chance | Yes | No |
| Rest after surgery | 3-4 weeks | Can resume work next day |
| Anesthesia | Required | Not Required |
Catheter embolization can be applied to almost any part of the body to control or prevent abnormal bleeding. Common health problems that can be treated using catheter embolization include:
Traumatic: Bleeding that results from a traumatic injury. Controlling bleeding into the abdomen or pelvis from injuries caused by a motor vehicle accident is especially suitable for this treatment.
Bleeding from gastrointestinal tract lesions such as an ulcer or diverticular disease. Embolization is commonly the first line of treatment in gastrointestinal bleeding of any cause.
Bleeding from vascular malformations. For example, abnormal vascular channels can form in between arteries and veins in the circulatory system of the lungs. Catheter embolization can be used to eliminate these abnormal connections.
Tumor bleeding. Embolization can help reduce the pain associated with tumor bleeding.
Long menstrual periods or heavy menstrual bleeding that results from uterine fibroid tumors. Embolization may prove to be an excellent alternative to hysterectomy, the surgical removal of the uterus. Because fibroids have a large blood supply, embolization can shrink and control heavy menstrual bleeding by interrupting the blood supply.
The Embolization treatment cost in hyderabad ranges from Rs 50000 to Rs 2,00,000 and depends on various factors like
