[Super-selective embolization--an alternative to surgery in acute diverticular hemorrhage]

The embolisation (microspirales) of the diverticle-bleeding of the colon is an alternative treatment to the operative colon resection. Advantages for the most older patients are fewer complications and no risk of anaesthesia. An intensive surgical care after embolisatio is necessary to prevent peritonitis in the case of a colon perforation. The risk of an elective colon resection after embolisation if necessary is less than that of resection in cases of emergency.