Microembolization techniques of vascular occlusion: radiologic, pathologic, and clinical correlation.
AJNR Am J Neuroradiol
; 2(3): 261-7, 1981.
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ABSTRACT
Vascular occlusion is described using microemboli of a predetermined size for the treatment of neoplastic conditions with a "capillary barrier." Particulated microemboli of either 40--60 micron Gelfoam powder or 200--1,000 micron polyvinyl alcohol foam (PVA) are best. Fluid embolic agents such as silicone fluid are used in lesions without a capillary barrier. The radiographic, pathologic, and clinical results in three patients are described in detail. Microembolization is useful in the treatment of neoplastic conditions for it produces tumor necrosis in addition to hemostasis.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Encefálicas
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Neoplasias Faciais
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Embolização Terapêutica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
1981
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Article