Use of the Interlock Fibered IDC Occlusion System in Clinical Practice

ABSTRACT

The use of coils in embolotherapy has been extensively described. Many different types of coils are commercially available for use. In 2006, the Interlock Fibered IDC Occlusion System (Boston Scientific, Natick, MA) was introduced to clinical practice. In this article, embolotherapy with coils in general is discussed, and the use of the Interlock coils in particular is described in different clinical scenarios.

KEYWORDS

Embolization - detachable coils - pseudoaneurysm - endoleak

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