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Digestive Disease Interventions
DOI: 10.1055/s-0045-1806965
Review Article

Trauma Embolization: A Review of Embolic Agents

Baylee A. Wiechecki 
1   Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
,
Keith B. Quencer
1   Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
,
Sidhartha Tavri
1   Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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Abstract

Transcatheter embolization is integral to the management of trauma-related hemorrhage. Various traditional and newer embolic agents, such as Gelfoam, coils, plugs, liquids, and conformable agents, have been utilized to achieve adequate hemostasis in trauma. This overview of various embolic agents may help the interventional radiologist choose the best embolic agent in the trauma setting.

Keywords

trauma - embolization - interventional radiology


Publication History

Received: 01 December 2024

Accepted: 06 March 2025

Article published online:
03 April 2025

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