[Embolization therapy of primary soft tissue tumors and metastatic masses in the pelvic region. Indications, results and risks]. / Embolisations-Therapie von primären Weichteiltumoren und metastatischen Raumforderungen im Beckenbereich. Indikation, Ergebnisse und Risiken.

Report of 11 cases of soft tissue and metastatic tumors of the pelvis which had been treated by transcatheter - embolization in the pre-operative phase. The complication rate exceeds 25%. This complications are, as to our opinion - due to the administration of alcohol. For this reason we prefer polyacrylic agents such as Ethibloc.