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Semin intervent Radiol 2006; 23(2): 126-142
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-941443
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Complications of Embolization

José I. Bilbao1 , Antonio Martínez-Cuesta1 , Femín Urtasun2 , Octavio Cosín1
  • 1Department of Radiology, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
  • 2Department of Radiology, Hospital de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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16 May 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Embolization is a remarkably versatile procedure used in nearly all vascular and nonvascular systems to treat a wide range of pathology. The published literature is rich with studies demonstrating the enormous therapeutic potential offered by embolization procedures, and the possibilities continue to expand with the advent of new embolization agents and techniques. Unfortunately, with this variety and innovation comes a wide spectrum of potential complications, not always easy to classify and summarize, associated with embolization. This article reviews the procedures and associated complications of arterial and venous embolization procedures, organized by vascular distribution.

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Embolization - complications

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José I BilbaoM.D. 

Department of Radiology, Clínica Universitaria de Navarra, Universidad de Navarra

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