ISSN:
1432-1920
Keywords:
Ethylene vinylacetate copolymer
;
Polyvinyl alcohol
;
Embolisation
;
Arteriovenous malformations
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract We have prepared a new material for embolisation: ethylene vinylacetate copolymer dissolved in polyvinyl alcohol. When in contact with blood, polyvinyl alcohol rapidly becomes a soft gel, which is accompanied by wedging of the ethylene vinylacetate copolymer. We analysed the histopathology of intra-arterial microemboli in rats, after intracarotid injection of this material. We confirmed that it was applicable to embolisation for neurosurgical treatment.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00599201
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