Spherical Embolic Agents

Dec 3, 2016 by in INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Spherical Embolic Agents

Alan D. Birney • Gary P. Siskin Since 1974, polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) particles have been used as a particulate agent for embolization procedures.1 However, as experience was gained with this…

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Polyvinyl Alcohol Particles

Dec 3, 2016 by in INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY Comments Off on Polyvinyl Alcohol Particles

Ajita Deodhar • John A. Kaufman Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) is one of the oldest, particulate embolic materials providing inexpensive, permanent occlusion of blood vessels. It is a water-soluble, colorless synthetic…

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