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Marco Nicolazzi1,2, Marcello Di Martino1,2, Marco Spinetta3
1Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy.
Abstract:
This case report describes a man in the late 60s with stage IV, RAS-mutated colorectal cancer with the bilobar liver metastasis, planned for a two-stage hepatectomy. Following right hemicolectomy and an ultrasound-guided clearance of liver metastases located in the left liver, a liver venous deprivation (LVD) was planned. During the procedure, a portion of the embolisation glue migrated into the right atrium. The interventional radiology team promptly recognised and successfully retrieved the migrated glue, preventing adverse sequelae. This report describes a rare complication of LVD, which was promptly identified and managed.
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