Onyx (Ethylene-vinyl Alcohol Copolymer) in Peripheral Applications

ABSTRACT

Onyx is a nonadhesive liquid embolic agent approved for the treatment of brain arteriovenous malformations. Here, the use of Onyx is discussed in different peripheral procedures. The Onyx's features, its manipulation, technical details, tips, and tricks are presented followed by illustrative cases.

KEYWORDS

Onyx - embolization - peripheral procedures

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