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01.10.2011 | Technical Note

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Amplatzer Vascular Plug IV in Visceral Embolization: Report of 50 Placements

verfasst von: Maciej Pech, Konrad Mohnike, Gero Wieners, Ricarda Seidensticker, Max Seidensticker, Adam Zapasnik, Jens Ricke, Oliver Dudeck

Erschienen in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology | Ausgabe 5/2011

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Abstract

Purpose

We describe our initial clinical experience in artificial embolization with the Amplatzer Vascular Plug IV (VP IV), a further development of the Vascular Plug family already in routine use.

Methods

Results from 50 embolization procedures conducted with the VP IV in 44 patients are summarized.

Results

All 50 embolizations were successful, although two required the technique to be modified because of problems with jamming of the screw thread and thus with disconnection of the plug. This was associated with large branching angles.

Conclusions

With experience, the VP IV can be used safely and effectively, and it expands the spectrum of possible embolizations in interventional radiology. Its greatest disadvantage is its relatively poor positional controllability.

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Titel: Advantages and Disadvantages of the Amplatzer Vascular Plug IV in Visceral Embolization: Report of 50 Placements
verfasst von: Maciej Pech
Konrad Mohnike
Gero Wieners
Ricarda Seidensticker
Max Seidensticker
Adam Zapasnik
Jens Ricke
Oliver Dudeck
Publikationsdatum: 01.10.2011
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in: CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology / Ausgabe 5/2011
Print ISSN: 0174-1551
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-086X
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00270-011-0150-x

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