Porous Gelatin Particles for Uterine Artery Embolization: An Experimental Study of Intra-Arterial Distribution, Uterine Necrosis, and Inflammation in a Porcine Model |
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Authors: | Miyuki Sone Keigo Osuga Kohki Shimazu Hiroki Higashihara Tetsuro Nakazawa Kenichi Kato Makiko Tomabechi Shigeru Ehara Hironobu Nakamura Eiichi Morii Katsuyuki Aozasa |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Radiology, Iwate Medical University, 19-1 Uchimaru, Morioka, 0208505, Japan 2. Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka, 5650871, Japan 3. Department of Pathology, Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine, Suita, Osaka, 5650871, Japan
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Abstract: | Purpose We evaluated the location of porous gelatin particles (GP; Gelpart; Nippon Kayaku/Astellas, Tokyo, Japan) within the arterial vasculature and their acute effects on uterine necrosis and inflammation after uterine artery embolization (UAE) in swine. Materials and Methods Adult nonpregnant pigs (n = 6) were allocated to either 1- (n = 3) or 2-mm GP (n = 3). Superselective and bilateral embolization of the uterine arteries was performed. All animals were killed 1 week after UAE. Macroscopic and microscopic findings, including the level of arterial occlusion and their effect on uterine necrosis and inflammation, were analyzed. Results All UAE procedures were completed without severe complications. The macroscopic necrosis was seen in two animals in the 2-mm group with an extent of <50%. The location of the occluded arteries did not differ significantly between groups. The median diameters of the occluded arteries were 449 μm (95% confidence interval [CI] 417–538 μm) in the 1-mm GP group and 484 μm (95% CI 370–560 μm) in the 2-mm GP group. As for microscopic necrosis, no statistically significant difference was observed. The qualitative inflammatory reaction was significantly greater in the 2-mm GP group than in the 1-mm group (p < 0.001). Conclusions Both 1- and 2-mm GP occluded the arteries relevant to the target diameter for UAE in porcine uterus, presumably due to the plastic deformity. Both sizes of GP were associated with limited areas of necrosis; however, evaluation of inflammatory reaction was preliminary. Further study with adequate evaluation of inflammatory reactions is suggested. |
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