Comparison of different embolization methods in the treatment of hepatic hemangioma

Objective To discuss the curative effect and safety of different embolization methods in the treatment of hepatic hemangioma. Methods Clinical data about patients with hepatic hemangioma received treatment in our hospital from 2010 to 2013 were retrospectively analyzed. According to the treatment, enrolled patients were divided into two groups: observe group (Gelatin sponge particles combined with Bleomycin iodized oil emulsion) and control group (simply Bleomycin iodized oil emulsion). The effect of treatment, postoperative complications, hospitalization time, time of getting out of bed and the changes of TBA before and after the treatment in two groups were compared. Results A total of 60 patients were retrospectively analyzed, including 30 in control group and 30 in observe group. The effective rate of treatment and the marked effective rate of patients in observe group were better than those in control group. The differences had statistical significance (χ²=6.734, P=0.034), while the differences in the incidence rate of complications had no statistical significance (χ²=0.098, P=0.75). The hospitalization time (t=7.257, P＜ 0.01) and the time of getting out of bed (t=19.39, P＜ 0.01) in observe group were less than those in control group. The differences in the level of TAB had no statistical significance (t=0.073, P=0.94). The level of TAB after treatment for 3 d was lower in observe group than those in control group (t=3.195, P＜ 0.01). There was no statistical difference in alanine, aspartate aminotransferase, albumin, total bilirubin and prothrombin time between two groups. Conclusion Patients in observe group are not only effective and safe, but also have a faster postoperative recovery.