Microwave ablation versus bleomycin-lipiodol emulsion with gelatin sponge embolization for hepatic hemangioma: efficacy and recovery outcomes in a retrospective cohort study

MWA and TAE are both effective treatment options for hepatic hemangioma, each with distinct advantages. MWA offers superior lesion control at the expense of greater hepatic stress, while TAE facilitates quicker recovery with a higher incidence of transient complications.