Hepatic Cyst Sclerotherapy

Ethanol injection into a symptomatic liver cyst to prevent recurrence.

Interventional Oncology

Hepatic Cyst Sclerotherapy

Synonyms : hepatic cyst alcohol ablation, liver cyst ethanol sclerotherapy

Background

Large symptomatic simple hepatic cyst recurring after aspiration.

Procedure

US-guided aspiration then ethanol injection left in contact 15-20 minutes. Duration: 30-45 minutes.

Risks

Pain, fever, peritoneal ethanol leak (rare).

Recovery

US control at 3-6 months.

Practical information

General anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).