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Ann Marie Marciel1, Bryan L Van Zandt, Aaron J Baxter
1Department of Radiology, Section of Interventional Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA. amarciel@bcm.edu
Abstract:
Pain related to bone tumors, whether benign or malignant, can be significantly debilitating to patients. Unfortunately, there is no single optimal treatment solution for tumor-related bone pain. Many treatment options exist for the palliation of bone pain, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. This article discusses the use of bland arterial embolization for the purpose of pain control in patients with both primary and metastatic bone tumors. Considerations for patient selection and preparation, procedural steps, overcoming technical challenges, potential complications, and follow-up care will be reviewed using case examples.
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