Hepatic-artery Occlusion

Hepatic-artery occlusion is narrowing/occlusion of the hepatic artery (thrombosis, embolism, trauma, or transplant-related), causing hepatic ischemia/infarction, elevated transaminases, or biliary ischemia. Treatment: identify cause; anticoagulation/thrombolysis; revascularization (bypass/stenting) if feasible; support liver function; manage biliary complications; in transplant patients, urgent revascularization or retransplant evaluation; treat infection.

Common Symptoms

Abdominal pain; elevated transaminases; liver/biliary ischemia; by thrombotic/embolic/traumatic/transplant

Causes and Pathogenesis

Thrombosis/embolism/trauma/transplant-related injury occludes the hepatic artery, causing liver ischemia.

Treatment

Anticoagulation/thrombolysis; revascularization; support liver; manage biliary complications

Preventive Measures

Anticoagulate risk states; monitor transplant hepatic artery.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Hepatobiliary/vascular-surgery department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.