RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Flow-Controlled Silicone Fluid Embolization
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 161
OP 166
VO 1
IS 2
A1 Berenstein, Alex
YR 1980
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/1/2/161.abstract
AB Flow-controlled silicone fluid embolization is a technique that can be useful in situations where selective injection cannot be achieved, but where the proximal part of the feeding vessel must be preserved. It consists of a modified double-lumen balloon catheter and silicone fluid made radiopaque with tantalum powder with a predetermined viscosity and vulcanization time. Flow control by manipulation of the balloon in the proximal artery permits the distribution of emboli to desired sites in distal arteries. A case is described and other details offered about this technique that may be valuable for special situations.