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[Embolization therapy using detachable balloons].
Radiologia Diagnostica
|January 1, 1989
Summary
A novel valve-equipped detachable balloon was applied in 372 patients for embolization therapy. This technique proved effective for both preoperative and palliative non-cerebral conditions.
Area of Science:
- Interventional Radiology
- Vascular Surgery
Context:
- Percutaneous transvasal embolization is a minimally invasive procedure.
- Effective embolic agents are crucial for therapeutic success.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the application and efficacy of a new valve-equipped detachable balloon for embolization therapy.
- To assess its utility in non-cerebral, curative preoperative and palliative indications.
Summary:
- A report details the use of a novel valve-equipped detachable balloon in 372 patients undergoing percutaneous transvasal embolization.
- The study included patients with non-cerebral conditions requiring curative preoperative or palliative treatment.
Impact:
- This new device offers a potentially improved option for embolization procedures.
- The findings support the use of this technology in a significant patient cohort.