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Embolic Agent

Known as: Embolization Agent 
A substance used to block an artery, thereby eliminating the blood flow to a specific part of an organ. An embolic agent may cause permanent or… 
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2017
2017
Liquid Embolic Agents for Endovascular Embolization: Evaluation of an Established (Onyx) and a Novel (PHIL) Embolic Agent in an In Vitro AVM Model
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE: Embolization plays a key role in the treatment of arteriovenous malformations. The aim of this study was… 
Review
2014
Review
2014
Comparison of Embolic Agents Used in Uterine Artery Embolisation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
PurposeThis study was designed to undertake systematic review and meta-analysis of published comparative trials comparing embolic… 
Highly Cited
2007
Highly Cited
2007
Spinal epidural arteriovenous fistulas associated with progressive myelopathy. Report of four cases.
The authors report the cases of four patients who presented with progressive myelopathy (one patient had been asymptomatic for 25… 
Review
2007
Review
2007
Embolization of spinal intramedullary arteriovenous malformations using the liquid embolic agent, Onyx: a single-center experience in a series of 17 patients.
OBJECT The aim of this study was to analyze the endovascular treatment results of using the Onyx liquid embolic system for spinal… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Pathologic evaluation of a spherical polyvinyl alcohol embolic agent in a porcine renal model.
PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of a spherical embolic agent consisting of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and to compare this agent with… 
Highly Cited
2002
Highly Cited
2002
Magnetic resonance imaging outcome after uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata with use of tris-acryl gelatin microspheres.
Highly Cited
2001
Highly Cited
2001
Initial experience with use of tris-acryl gelatin microspheres for uterine artery embolization for leiomyomata.
Highly Cited
2000
Highly Cited
2000
Endovascular treatment of experimental aneurysms by use of a combination of liquid embolic agents and protective devices.
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE The use of liquid embolic agents for embolization of cerebral aneurysms has been reported in the… 
Highly Cited
1996
Highly Cited
1996
Percutaneous transhepatic liver biopsy with tract embolization.
PURPOSE To determine the success and safety of percutaneous transhepatic liver biopsy with tract embolization (PBTE) in patients… 
Highly Cited
1988
Highly Cited
1988
Platinum wire: a new transvascular embolic agent.
Standard Gianturco and "mini" coils cannot be used with some of the present microcatheter systems. However, occasions arise in… 
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