Embolization in the Head and Neck

Daniel Cooke; Basavaraj Ghodke; Sabareesh Kumar Natarajan; Danial Hallam

doi:10.1055/s-0028-1085929

Seminars in Interventional Radiology, Table of Contents

Semin intervent Radiol 2008; 25(3): 293-309
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1085929

Embolization in the Head and Neck

Daniel Cooke¹ ^, ³ , Basavaraj Ghodke¹ ^, ³ , Sabareesh Kumar Natarajan² ^, ³ , Danial Hallam¹ ^, ³

¹Department of Radiology, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
²Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington
³University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington

Abstract

ABSTRACT

In this article, we review current practices in therapeutic embolization of the head and neck. Major applications including vascular malformations, highly vascular tumors, trauma, and other sources of hemorrhage are discussed. We emphasize the importance of a thorough knowledge of head and neck vascular anatomy, especially of potential connections to critical territories not intended for embolization. The choice of embolic agent and its effect on safety and efficacy of treatment are presented.

KEYWORDS

Intervention - head and neck - vascular malformation - tumor - bleeding

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