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Use of Virtual Injection Technology for Planning and Guidance of Prostate Artery Embolization

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GE Healthcare sponsored Ana K. Ortiz’s research fellowship at Weill Cornell Medicine. GE Healthcare sponsored Arthur Rocha’s research at University of Sao Paulo Medical School.

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Timothy D. McClure and Ana K. Ortiz have received research support from GE Healthcare at Weill Cornell Medicine. Raphael Doustaly is a GE Healthcare employee. Francois H. Cornelis and Matthias Barral have no conflict of interest to declare. Francisco C. Carnevale, Arthur Rocha, Airton M. Moreira and Andre M. de Assis have received research support from GE Healthcare at University of Sao Paulo Medical School.

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McClure, T.D., Ortiz, A.K., Doustaly, R. et al. Use of Virtual Injection Technology for Planning and Guidance of Prostate Artery Embolization. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 45, 884–887 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-022-03068-4

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