Which condition can be caused by non-target embolization during a procedure?

Non-target embolization occurs when embolic agents, intended for one area of the body, unintentionally occlude blood vessels supplying other tissues. This phenomenon can lead to ischemia and subsequent tissue death in the affected organs. Bowel infarction is a prime example because if embolic material travels to the mesenteric arteries, which supply blood to the intestines, it can cut off blood flow. This deficiency can lead to significant complications, including necrosis of the bowel tissue.

In the context of the other options, while conditions such as hemorrhage can also occur as a result of vascular disruptions, they do not directly specify the consequence of non-target embolization. Ascites is generally related to fluid accumulation often due to liver issues or peritoneal irritation rather than embolization events. Cholecystitis, while a biliary condition that can involve vascular compromise, is not typically classified as a direct result of embolization in the same manner as bowel infarction. Thus, bowel infarction distinctly represents a significant and immediate risk of non-target embolization during interventional radiology procedures.