What happens when the cystic artery is embolized during hepatic lesion embolization

What happens when the cystic artery is embolized during hepatic lesion embolization/chemoembolization?

A transient chemical cholecystitis may result. This condition can be self-limited and may resolve with conservative management. Incidental embolization of the cystic artery is believed to contribute to postembolization pain in patients undergoing hepatic chemoembolization.

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