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On (b)(6) 2026, a 69-year-old female with a history of multifocal hepatocellular carcinoma secondary to nash cirrhosis underwent histotripsy of liver tumors in segments ivb and ii for a total planned treatment volume (ptv) of approximately 83.1 cc.The procedure was reported as uneventful, and the patient was admitted for planned post-procedure monitoring.Immediate post-procedure ct demonstrated thrombosis of the recanalized umbilical vein.The patient developed hyperbilirubinemia, transaminitis, lethargy, and chills.Total bilirubin increased from 1.7 mg/dl to a peak of 13.1 mg/dl at approximately 12 hours post procedure, with ast and alt of approximately 800 u/l.Mrcp demonstrated edema along the left bile duct adjacent to the treatment volume.The patient was managed conservatively with laboratory monitoring every six hours; no transfusion, embolization, or biliary intervention was required.She remained hospitalized until postoperative day 7 and was discharged with bilirubin improved to 2.7 mg/dl.Antibiotics were administered for seven days, and eliquis was continued.
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