Abstract
We describe a new, useful embolization technique applied to occlude narrow vessel branches (≤1.5 mm (0.06″) in diameter) by deployment of one hydrocoil, through a microcatheter, in a way similar to the way in which one might navigate through the vascular lumen with a guidewire.
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The authors are grateful for support by the Ludwig-Boltzman-Institute of Vienna and to Mary McAllister, John Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore, MD, for her assistance.
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Lopez-Benitez Ruben, Rusch Oliver, Heverhagen Johannes, Kara Levent, Hoppe Hanno, Geiser Christa, and Kettenbach Joachim have no conflict of interest to disclose.
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We are grateful for support by the Ludwig-Boltzman-Institute of Vienna and to Mary McAllister, John Hopkins University Hospital, Baltimore MD, for her assistance.
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Lopez-Benitez, R., Rusch, O., Heverhagen, J. et al. The “Embowire” Technique: Concept and Description of a Novel Embolization Technique for Narrow Vessels. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 36, 1393–1398 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-013-0608-0
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