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Citation:
Baba Y, Knipe H, Glick Y, Embolisation agents. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 11 May 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-171250
Disclosures:
At the time the article was last revised Henry Knipe had the following disclosures:
- Integral Diagnostics, Shareholder (ongoing)
- Micro-X Ltd, Shareholder (ongoing)
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Embolisation agents are materials and substances used during embolisation procedures in order to block blood flow, stop and prevent bleeding, devascularize organs, or occlude pathways.
Temporary embolisation agents
Permanent embolisation agents
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microparticles
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coils
pushable
injectable
detachable
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liquid agents
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devices
subcutaneous tissue 7
History and etymology
The first embolisation agent used was the autologous blood clot in 1974 6.
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5. Girardo M, Zenga F, Bruno L et al. Treatment of Aggressive Vertebral Hemangiomas with Poly Vinyl Alcohol (PVA) Microparticles Embolization, PMMA, and Short Segment Stabilization: Preliminary Results with at Least 5 Years of Follow-Up. World Neurosurg. 2019;128:e283-8. doi:10.1016/j.wneu.2019.04.138 - Pubmed
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6. White R, Giargiana F, Bell W. Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer Control. Selective Arterial Embolization with Autologous Blood Clot. JAMA. 1974;229(5):546-8. doi:10.1001/jama.229.5.546 - Pubmed
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7. White R, Giargiana F, Bell W. Bleeding Duodenal Ulcer Control. Selective Arterial Embolization with Autologous Blood Clot. JAMA. 1974;229(5):546-8. doi:10.1001/jama.229.5.546 - Pubmed
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