Jenanan Vairavamurthy MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Marcin Konrad Kolber MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Adam Richard Zybulewski, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

James Eric Silberzweig MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. To review the clinical indications and technique for percutaneous embolization 2. To educate the reader on the various agents used in embolization. 3. To review the embolization materials used in different clinical cases with an emphasis on why certain agents are used in specific clinical scenarios.

1. Review of percutaneous embolization. a. Clinical indications. b. Embolization techniques. c. Postembolization considerations. 2. Review of different embolization agents. a. Autologus clot. b. Absorbable bioprothestic material. c. Nonabsorbable particles. d. Coils. e. Detachable balloons. f. Sclerosant agents. g. Polymers. h. Amplatzer plug. 3. Case based review of which embolization agents are used for each indication. a. Trauma. b. Gastrointestinal hemorrhage. c.Hemoptysis. d. Uterine fibroid embolization. e. Prostatic artery embolization. f. Arteriovenous malfromations. g. Hepatic neoplasm.

Embolization therapy is a standard interventional procedure. Successful therapy is predicated on technical skills, knowing disease pathology, and an understanding of the various embolic agents used. A case based review of the different embolic agents presented in this education exhibit will allow the reader to have a deeper understanding of embolotherapy and be better prepared for successful treatment in emergent and non-emergent settings.

Vairavamurthy, J, Kolber, M, Zybulewski, A, Silberzweig, J, Stop the Bleeding! A Review of Current Embolization Techniques and Materials.  Radiological Society of North America 2013 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, December 1 - December 6, 2013 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2013/13020665.html