Successful Transarterial Embolisation for Recurrent Subacromial-subdeltoid Bursitis: Case Report
Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: An 83-year-old man presented with chronic right shoulder pain and stiffness from recurrent subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis associated with rotator cuff tears, despite initial conservative measures. He refused surgery but agreed to transarterial embolization. The first transarterial embolization was performed with 1:1 lipiodol:iohexol emulsion, but provided no significant symptom relief. A repeat transarterial embolization demonstrated recanalization in several branches and new neovascularity. These were successfully embolized with 100 μm embozene particles. Post-procedure, his pain score on the numerical rating scale improved from 6 to 2 at rest and 7 to 3 during motion, no longer requiring regular analgesics. Follow-up ultrasound showed sustained resolution of bursal effusion up to 18 months. This case suggests the efficacy of transarterial embolization in treating recurrent subacromial-subdeltoid bursitis.
Source: Interventional Radiology
Institutions: Singapore General Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4416888092
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